Janice D’Agostino Olson, a retired special-needs teacher, died Sept. 22, according to an obituary by Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes. She was 72.
Olson was born in Stamford, Connecticut, Oct. 25, 1951. She taught special-needs children in Connecticut and South Carolina for over 50 years before her retirement in June 2024.
Olson contributed years of service with the Prince of Peace Catholic Church community and made and distributed over 4,000 sandwiches to those in need.
Olson is survived by her husband of 46 years, Alan; her two children, Sara Wallace (Jay) and John Olson; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Gwendolyn; her mother, Toni D’Agostino; her sister, Denise Festa (Frank); several Godchildren; a niece; and five nephews.
Olson was preceded in death by her father, John T. D’Agostino on June 14, 2016.
