Joanna Lynn Garcia

September 28, 1975 - October 17, 2015

Joanna Lynn (Przybycien) Garcia, 40, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at home with her loving family by her side. Born September 28, 1975, the beloved daughter of Beverly (LaFleche) and the late Joseph Przybycien, she lived in West Springfield for many years and for the past twenty years in Springfield. Joanna was a graduate of West Springfield High School, Class of 1993 and STCC with a degree in accounting. Joanna was an accountant for the FL Roberts Co. and a “dance mom” at Dazzle Studio of Dance. She was a devoted mother to her five children. Joanna is survived by her beloved husband of eight years, Melvin Garcia; her dear friend, Cathy “Cookie” Farrell: five cherished children, Mia Garcia, Joseph Garcia, Jonathan Garcia, Rosemary Garcia and Tatiana Garcia; loving mother, Beverly Baker; and siblings, Stephen Przybycien, Selena Walker and Robert Przybycien. The family would like to thank the staffs of D’Amour Cancer Center and Baystate Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice for all the support and care Joanna received. Calling hours for Joanna will be held Friday from 6-8 PM at the Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St. Chicopee with a service in the funeral home at 6:30PM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.