05/09/2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Joy Samango, who left us peacefully on May 2, 2026, at the age of 49.
Joy built her massage practice on something simple and powerful — the belief that every person deserves to feel cared for. Her "healing hands" weren't just a gift; they were an extension of who she was. Compassionate, intuitive, and genuinely devoted to the wellbeing of everyone who walked through her door, Joy turned clients into friends and a business into a calling.
To those of you who were lucky enough to be in her care — you already know. You felt it.
Joy is survived by her mother Hope, her siblings Joseph, Michael, and Lauren, and her beloved nieces and nephews. She is also survived by the countless friends, neighbors, and clients who became family along the way.
A visitation will be held Monday, May 11 beginning at 9:30 AM at St. Denis Church, 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown, PA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to Kitty Cottage Adoption Center (kittycottage.org) or Thorncroft Equestrian Center (thorncroft.org) — two causes that reflected Joy's enormous heart.
Full obituary: https://www.olearyfuneral.com/obituary/Joyce-Samango
Rest easy, Joy. 🤍
