Joann Mary Giuliani (Duke), beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 77.
Joann was born on May 19, 1949 in South St. Louis, to Angeline and Frank Duke. She leaves behind a family and friends who loved her deeply.
Joann is survived by her children, Anthony Giuliani and Anna Wilson, her sister Mary Ann Albenesius, brother Stanley Duke, and her grandchildren Noah, Abby, Nathan, Franklin, Wren and Gibby.
Joann was a proud St Louisan. She enjoyed frequent trips to the Muny with her sister, visits to the Botanical Gardens, visiting local art galleries, shopping on the Hill and seeing concerts. She was an incredible baker, specializing in cakes and cookies, worked for many catering companies, and was a food stylist for TV commercials. Joann was a talented artist with a wide range of talents, from photography to jewelry making and painting – and had an eye for interior decor. She was an avid gardener with a gorgeous yard filled with herbs, flowers, butterflies and rabbits. Joann cared deeply about all of her pets – especially her St. Bernard Luther, sharpei Caleb and cats Gloria and Donovan. Joann had a mischievous sense of humor and loved to crack jokes and play pranks on friends.
She worked as an office manager and accountant for Giuliani Premiums and Kingsbury Animal Hospital, and as a cook and server for Something Elegant and several other local catering companies.
SERVICES: Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Joann’s life on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Kutis Funeral Home – Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. The memorial reception is open to everyone who knew and loved Joann, and we would be grateful to have you join us to remember her.