Joanne B. Quinn

Greece:  Thursday, May 8, 2025 at age 98.  Joanne departed us to be with her loved husband Austin of 60 years in heaven on May 18th.  Her family grieving their loss and cherishing her life are her children; David (Janice) Quinn, John (Teresa) Quinn, Thomas (Maureen) Quinn, Mark (Rebecca) Quinn & Mary Ann (Raymond) Sears; grandchildren, Christine Quinn, Kevin(Charmion) Quinn, Jillynne Quinn, Kelly Quinn, Marissa(Jude) Merit, Marie Quinn, Kathryn(Justin) Pecorella, Sarah(Phil) Rowland & Dorothy Sears; Great Grandchildren Madison, Athena, Colton, and Easton; Sister-in-law Jean Quinn; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by her Grandson Danny and brothers, William and John.

She led an adventurous, often challenging 98 years of life which spanned from early years in a “well-to-do” family prior to the Great Depression to a “working class girl” post-WWII when she met and married a “working class” WWII veteran Austin. Austin was a loving husband, a person she could always trust and depend on, a tireless worker, and to her a perfect Father. She often told her children that she treasured his honesty and that he always put his family first.

She loved her extended family including her in-laws Dorothy (Harry), Mae (Bob), Mildred (Clarence), and Emily (Bill).   She very much loved her brother Bill.  She was blessed by a lifelong adult friendship with her sister-in-law Jean. Jean was like a sister to her and is thankfully still with us.

She was much loved by so many of her nephews and nieces.  Joanne was a loving godparent to a fortunate few. Her niece, Sue Jackson, had a special place in her heart for her aunt, who shared the same love. Sue maintained close and regular contact throughout her adult years and visited frequently from out of state. 

All 8! children of the Richard Quinn (Jean) family, spouses, and their children had special and lasting relationships with her.

She had close and intimately personal relationships with many of her grandchildren during their childhood extending into their adult years. These individual relationships seemed the most important to her, especially in her later years. What each Grandchild gave to her was rewarded many times over by what Joanne gave them in return.

Joanne had many close friends during her long life.  Lifelong friends from as far back as her grammar school years, neighbors who became much more.  She cherished her friendships. Sadly, most were only fond memories in later years. Friendship came easily as even casual contacts were drawn in by her special ability to enrich their lives even “in the moment.” Joanne made people happy!

Younger generations of neighbors and providers became friends and support in her later years.   Patty made her hair beautiful weekly for years.  Patty was much more than “just” her hairdresser in her care and attention.   Joanne would not have been able to reside at Rye Rd. during the last year of her life without Faustas’ biweekly “visits”. Fausta during those hours was much more than a caregiver to her. She was truly a blessing.

Dr. Robb both cared for her health and “cared” for Mom (and her husband Austin) for many decades. He attended to her each day for the months she was hospitalized. It could not have been a coincidence that he entered her room for his daily examination seconds after she passed peacefully and suddenly. A kiss on the forehead was a usual Dr. Robb departing “handshake” especially when she was very ill.

She loved dogs; Rex and especially Bauschy added so much to the quality of her life (and the quantity of her husband’s duties) although he eventually came around to appreciating what a faithful animal brings to a family.

Joanne had many interests, the most important being her Family. During her retirement years, she traveled with Austin, often taking cruises and enjoying vacations visiting her children and grandchildren in California, Virginia, and Europe. Time spent with her grandchildren during many of those vacations was what she remembered most fondly. She enjoyed attending concerts and much to the dismay of Austin, the years of “performances” by their children. Her granddaughter Dorothy often sang to her at night. These were cherished moments for both in the later years. For many years she played bridge, also an opportunity for a regular social gathering with friends.  Her Daughter-in-law Janice and granddaughter Christine were integral parts of her social life and care including weekly pinochle matches for decades. She loved family dinners, Holiday events, and picnics with relatives in the backyard throughout the summer months in the backyard at Rye Rd. For over 50 years she vacationed with her Family and the Richard Quinn family at the “Cottages” at Arrowhead Park in the Adirondacks.

She was a devout Roman Catholic, attending Mass daily for many years. She was an involved parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Church in Greece for over 70 years.

Joanne lived a long life, loved her family, and dedicated her life to the care of her family for nearly a century. Her passion in life was her family and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Friends may call Sunday (May 18^th) 1-4 P.M. at Vay-Schleich and Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, on Monday (May 19^th) at 10:00 A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 West Ridge Road. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will follow Mass.  We will be having lunch for all who would like to join us at Thomas X Grasso Lodge at Greece Canal Park following the interment.

For those who wish to donate to one of her favorite charities, among many she often donated to the Audubon Society and the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm.