Janice Marie “Draganicci” Antonicci, 71, of Waterford, found peace on Aug. 14, 2023.
Janice was born on July 28, 1952 to Vito and Frances Antonicci in Milwaukee.
Janice is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Tom Dragan. She was a loving sister to Michael (Nancy) Antonicci and Alan (Renee) Antonicci; and a fun, loving aunt to Christopher (Rebecca) Antonicci, Cory Antonicci, Jason (Anna) Pesek, Justin (Kelly) Pesek, Aaron (Linae) Hentz, Mario (Courtney) Antonicci, and Mindi (James) Antonicci. She is also survived by her great nieces and nephews, along with the Dragan family in laws, and a special outlaw, Jean Berens.
Janice is preceded in death by her first husband, David Pytlik. She had a continuing, loving relationship with the entire Pytlik family.
Janice graduated from Bay View High School and received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in education from Alverno College.
Janice taught in the West Allis School District for most of her career. She was highly respected by her students, their parents and her colleagues. Oftentimes, she would start her student’s school day by singing “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”.
Janice will be remembered for her love of birds, flowers, reading, Christmas ornaments, shell hunting, beach walking, and her Jose Cuervo Gold.
A piece of her heart remains with her Bay View family, Rossmar Ct. family, and Waterford family, especially her “best and only friend”, Gigi and Judy. Janice also holds a special place in her heart for her sister-in-law, Pam Dragan Vojvodich, as well as many other close friends.
Tom would like to thank everyone from doctors to doormen for all the care and compassion shown to Janice and Tom over the past two years.
In lieu of flowers, sing “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” and have a wonderful day!
A Celebration of Life in Janice’s honor will be held on Aug. 27, 2023, at Integrity Celebration Center, 2789 Browns Lake Dr., Burlington. Visitation will be from 1 until 3:45 p.m., followed by a 4 p.m. prayer service.
Services have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Services. Well-wishers may visit www.integrityfunerals.net.
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