Joni O’Brien (July 24, 1956 - January 27, 2023)

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Joni O’Brien
  • July 24, 1956
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  • January 27, 2023

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Joni O’Brien (Gallipoli), 66, of Orlando, Florida passed away Friday, January 27th surrounded by family. She was born in July 24th 1956 in Paterson, New Jersey to Frank and Josephine Gallipoli (nee Ramia). 

Joni settled in Central Florida in the early 90’s after various adventures through the northeast, California, and South Florida. Joni worked on trade shows at the Orange County Convention Center for over 20 years and was a member of the I.A.T.S.E. Local 835 union. 

Friends could usually find Joni at the Orena Bar, where everyone knew her name.

Joni is survived by her faithful dog Doofus, her son, Damion, his wife Christina, and her three grandchildren, Gregory, Jordan, and Julia. Joni’s large family includes eight siblings & over 100 nieces and nephews.

Joni was preceded in death by her husband, David O’Brien, her parents, and her oldest brother, Frank (Cheech) Gallipoli.

A celebration of Joni’s life will be held at a later date.


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  1. Traycee says:
    19 Jan 2024
    HEY MO, REST IN PEACE LOVE. MISS YOU ENERGY. DEARLY.

  2. DENISE PAGAN says:
    17 Feb 2023
    Joni your forever in my heart, remembering you hanging with my sister back in our Brook Sloate project days. Thanks for opening your home up to me and Anastasia after my Mom passed away in 1994. Rest in Peace love you forever.

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    10 Feb 2023
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  5. Velez Miriam says:
    10 Feb 2023
    You will be so missed ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  16. Todd Horn says:
    09 Feb 2023
    Moe you were in my life for close to 30 years you were a unique and wonderful soul much love sweetheart now you can yell at David again ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  17. Annette Arabella says:
    09 Feb 2023
    I miss u so much but I will see u again and we will never stop dancing luv ❤️ u always

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    09 Feb 2023
    Lit since February 9, 2023 at 2:10:07 PM

  19. Lisa Fitzgerald says:
    09 Feb 2023
    Joni I was lucky to have you call me your friend. You will be missed by all! Love ya MO!

  20. DeAnna Dailey says:
    09 Feb 2023
    I will miss you my dear friend Joni. We have had many good times over the years. You were truly one of a kind.

  21. Donna Borton lit a candle:
    09 Feb 2023
    Lit since February 9, 2023 at 2:43:05 PM

  22. Donna Borton says:
    09 Feb 2023
    I am going to miss your laugh , your smile and your personality. I love you Joni

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    09 Feb 2023
    Lit since February 9, 2023 at 2:38:05 PM

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  28. Tonianne Coppa Neri says:
    09 Feb 2023
    My earliest memory of Aunt Joni is laughing, caring and the excitement in the way she talked, she walked and lived her life! There are many great qualities about her. They definitely broke the mold and you always knew where you stood with her and that is a great quality.! We are all heartbroken that she’s gone too soon. She loved her kids, grandchildren, her dog, her family, and ohhhh yeah, she loves to dance!!! I know she wouldn’t want any of us to be sad too long because in her words, she would just say “ fuck it” just live your life to the fullest and be happy!!! I was blessed to grow up with on this earth for many years & until we meet again in Paradise, I will always have fond memories!! Love & Miss you Aunt Joni… You Favorite Niece Toto ‍♀️

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    09 Feb 2023
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