Joan K. Bennett, 87, lived in Bay Ridge her whole life; a Brooklyn girl to the core. Born on December 13, 1930, to Richard and Katherine Bennett (Metcalf), she grew up in Dyker Heights on 10th Ave with her older brother Richard (deceased) and on the same block as her first cousin George Kelly (deceased).  Joan attended St. Ephrem Grammar School and Catherine McAuley High School.  She later moved to Bay Ridge Parkway, where she remained for the rest of her life.  She was a Realtor in Bay Ridge for many years and enjoyed summers at Candlewood Lake, CT.  As a long time parishioner of Our Lady of Angels Church, she enjoyed many wonderful parish events with friends and neighbors.  Joan also attended the Traditional Latin Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Park Slope, where she developed many special friendships.   She will always be remembered for the beautiful Communion Breakfasts she organized for the community.  Most of all Joan will be remembered by all her family and friends for the kind and generous person she was.