Obituary: JAMIE A. “JOAN” (Cordaro) MASON

JAMIE A. “JOAN” (Cordaro) MASON, 65, passed away Thursday, March 2, at Cleveland Clinic Hospice. She confronted kidney disease with optimism and hope for nearly seven years. Joan, as her family knew her, was born in Cleveland on June 3, 1957, to James A. and Theresa C. (Artino) Cordaro, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a 1975 graduate of Holy Name High School and attended the University of Akron. It was at Holy Name that she developed a love for musical theater and drama, which she cultivated the rest of her life. She worked as a real estate trainer – conducting classes in 42 states — and as an insurance claims adjuster, most recently for Sedgwick in Independence. Joan was a lifelong fan of her beloved Cleveland Browns, a ferocious trivia player, and an animal lover. She was a doting aunt to her three nieces and she had a hardy, infectious laugh. She is survived by her sisters, Connie Cordaro, Broadview Hts., and Janet (John) Leach, Fairlawn; nieces Cara (Wiley) Ederer of Broadview Hts., Natalie Leach of Lakewood, and Monica (Kevin) Arnold, Lakewood; her devoted uncle, Ned Artino, Seven Hills, and many close cousins and dear friends. Family and friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD (ST RT 82) SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 4-8 PM. Funeral Wednesday, March 8, 11AM. at the funeral home. Private entombment at All Saints Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Cleveland Animal Protective League, 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland, 44113, or to Playhouse Square, Advancement Dept., 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200, Cleveland 44115. Please include “In Memory of Jamie Mason” on any cards or checks to Playhouse Square.