Joyce Marie Bollotta, age 94 of North Miami Beach, Florida, passed away at her residence on April 29, 2026. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on October 30, 1931.
Even into her nineties, Joyce was a fun-loving gal who enjoyed the company of friends, a good laugh – even at her own expense, and a generous slot machine. She was loved by many for her sense of humor, and authenticity.
Joyce was preceded in death by her sisters: Florence Meola, Antoinette Bruno and Louise Pallante and her husband, Francisco “Frank” V. Bollotta.
Joyce is survived by her children: Janice Terry and her husband, Jaime Miller, Frank “Butch” Bollotta, Jr. and Anthony Bollotta and his life partner, Dangilo Bonilla and grandson, Stephen Bonfiglio and his girlfriend, Vicki Babchin.
The family also wishes to acknowledge her steadfast caregivers, Catherine Bradjic and from Catholic Hospice: Liliana, Evelyn, Marida and Maria.
Urn Committal with prayer service to be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449. Please meet Joyce’s family in Lane #1.
Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
South Florida National Cemetery
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Peter Rizzo
May 7, 2026, 4:54 pm
A life well lived
A woman of honor
A light that shined brightly
You loved and are loved, doesn’t get any better than that.
Rest in peace.❤️
Maria RODES
May 8, 2026, 9:51 pm
Maria Rodes, Nurse Assistant during her hospice, thanks the Bollotta family for allowing her to care for their mother during this time of comfort and care. I sincerely enjoyed her witty remarks, and she always expressed her gratitude for the constant care. What can I say to the Bollotta family who have lost a loved one? Thank you for the opportunity to meet this lady, to whom I always said that I liked her name; in Spanish it means Joy. Thanks