Call MeJoanne
Joanne Germanotta
A beloved member of the family.
Joanne Germanotta was Joe Germanotta's sister, a beloved member of the family whose life was tragically cut short by lupus at the age of 19. Joanne was known for her vibrant spirit and creative energy, traits that continue to inspire the family's work and passion. Her namesake restaurant is a tribute to her legacy, a place where love, family, and community come together just as she did in life.
A niece's letter to the aunt she never got to know.
Joanne's story has touched many. Joe lost his sister when she was just nineteen years old, and her memory became a permanent part of the Germanotta family. He spoke about her so often that Stefani and Natali grew up knowing her name, her spirit, her presence.
In 2016, Stefani Germanotta released the album Joanne as a tribute to her aunt. The album brought Joanne's memory to millions, spreading awareness about lupus and carrying her spirit forward through music.
From the Germanottas
Losing a family member is never easy, and the loss of Joanne is something this family will always carry. But legacy is about more than remembering. It is about honoring her life by living with intention and compassion.
Her story, her strength, and her memory are woven into the fabric of everything here. The restaurant is named for her. The stage is for her. And every artist who walks through that door is, in some way, answering the question she never got to ask herself.
Joe & Stefani (Lady Gaga) Germanotta
"Girl, where do you
think you're going?"
Lady Gaga — Joanne, 2016
XoJoanne