Randolph,  Mrs. Joyce Ann Esposito, 79, died on May 20, 2012 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover. She was born and raised in Newark and lived in Caldwell before moving to Randolph 45 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of the Sacred Heart R C Church in Dover. She was also a published writer and wrote many short stories.

She is survived by her husband Nunzio “Steve” Esposito of 60 years, daughter Noelle (and William) VanderBrink of Brodheadsville, PA, sister Patricia (and Robert) Carter of Randolph, grandson Steven VanderBrink, now serving in Afghanistan in the U S Marine Corps, granddaughter Vanessa VanderBrink of Brodheadsville, PA, niece Zorina (and Jeff) Munson, great niece Veronica and great nephew Rhett Munson all of Mine Hill. She was predeceased by her sister Barbara Sena.

Friends may visit at the Davis and Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main St., Succasunna (973-584-7264)  davishepplewhitefh.com on Friday from  9 – 10:30  a.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, 11 am, at Sacred Heart R C Church in Dover, with the interment to follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Chester.