Essex real estate broker and bridal salon owner loved to help families celebrate milestones Joyce Larrow Spagnuolo peacefully passed away on November 23, 2024, at the age of 88, with her loving family at her side. November 23 was also her 67th wedding anniversary with her adoring husband, Ken Spagnuolo. Born in Vergennes, Vt., on March 26, 1936, to Leona (Danyow) and Rollin Larrow, she graduated from Vergennes High School at the age of 16. Joyce attended Burlington Business College (present-day Champlain College), where she met her future husband, Ken. After graduation, the couple dated for several years and were married on November 23, 1957. They eventually built a new home in Essex, Vt., in 1963, where she was still living at the time of her passing. Joyce was a very successful real estate broker for over 30 years. She especially enjoyed helping young families find their new homes. After the positive experience of planning her only daughter’s wedding, she opened and operated Traditions Bridal Salon in Essex for many years. Ken and Joyce traveled extensively, skiing in Europe, crossing the country several times and, for two decades, spending part of the winters in Orange Beach, Ala. Most of all, they both enjoyed spending time with their family in the sunroom at their home. Joyce leaves behind her beloved husband, Ken, and she was the proud mom of Gary Spagnuolo and Amy Dubie (husband, Mike). She loved her grandchildren, Chelsea Dubie (husband, James Harhen), Whitney Critchlow (husband, Tyler), Morgan Dubie, and Kelsea Flanagan (husband, Shane). She also leaves behind her cherished “light of my life” great-grandchildren, Ezra, Reina, Michael, Kennedy, and Baby Flanagan on the way. She is further survived by her sister, Cheryl Ritchie, and niece, Andrea Ritchie, both of Arizona, and many more extended family members. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, December 2, 4 to 7 p.m., at Ready Funeral Home — Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction, Vt. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 11 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 30 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction, Vt. Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. To share a message of condolence, please visit readyfuneral.com…