Joyce Marie Altomare

Joyce Marie Altomare, a resident of Tilton, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30th, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 24th, 1941, in Cambridge, MA, Joyce was known for her work at the Episcopal and Catholic soup kitchens and food pantries in Tilton, feeding the hungry and caring for the impoverished. “Nonie” was the grandmother to three grandchildren, a step granddaughter, and a great- grandson, but she was everybody’s Nonie.

She is preceded in death by her mother Margaret Cooper Wayne of Somerville, MA, and her ex-husband Frank Altomare of Ossipee NH. She is survived by her daughter and her son in law- Nadine Stevens (Altomare), and her husband Jeff Stevens of Northfield NH, her step daughter and husband Pamela and Pasquale Massaro, Jr. of FL, stepson Mark Altomare of CO, stepson Craig and his wife Kaitie Altomare of NH, her cousin Joan Vacca of SC, her granddaughter Summer Marshall of Northfield NH, her grandson Kirk Altomare of Northfield NH, her grandson Frank Harvey and his wife Sarah Preston and great grandson Daeton, of Belmont NH, step-granddaughter Danielle O’Neil of GA, and ex son in law Scott Marshall of FL. She was also honorary “Nonie” to Bonnie, Phil, Ryan, Trish, J.T., and Joe. She died peacefully in her sleep at the home of John Killian in Bristol, NH. In addition to this she was friends with a number of fellow volunteers in the area.

After a difficult life, we know that Joyce has found peace and solace in her God’s loving arms.

Visiting hours for Joyce will be held on Friday May 16 from 6-8 PM at Smart Funeral Home, 584 West Main Street Tilton, NH.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 17 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main St. Belmont, NH.

The Thibault-Neun Funeral Home 143 Franklin St. Franklin, N.H. is assisting the family with arrangements.