Joan Marie Hemmerick, 80, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.

She was born May 10, 1932, in Rochester, N.Y.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Margaret Alcaraz of North Port, Fla.; son, Michael (Melissa) Hemmerick of Rochester; brother, Edward (Judy) Maher of Ocala, Fla.; grandchildren, Vanessa and Juan Diaz-Hemmerick; and great-grandchildren, Ariston Steffen Hemerick and Juan Diaz. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald.

Arrangements are with National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte.