Joann Centola
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Greece: Friday, October 31, 2008 at age 55, after a five year battle with cancer. Predeceased by her mother, Mary Ann Centola. She is survived by her father, Edwin Centola; sister, Edwina (Bernard) Farnand; brothers, Bruce (Anna) Centola & Duane (Susan) Centola; nieces, Danica & Melissa Farnand, Gina & Andrea Centola; nephew, Paul Centola; many dear friends who supported her throughout this entire ordeal. Joann served as cantor & chorister at numerous churches in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. She also worked with many animal rescue groups in the area. Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Saturday, November 8th, 10 A.M. at St. Anne’s Church, 1600 Mt. Hope Avenue (a reception will follow in the church Social Hall immediately after Mass) Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by Webster Comfort Care Home, 700 Holt Road, Webster NY 14580 or Laraine VanBlarcom Cat & Kitten Rescue, 6 Barben Circle, Mendon NY 14506 in her memory.
Irene I will always remember the good times we had at Church on Thursday. Rest in Peace Dear Irene
Joann was a friend to all, an animal lover and a perfectionist. I don’t know anyone who loved Halloween more than she did so it was fitting that she left us on that day. I worked with her at the Animal Service League. She ensured that all the animals had clean bedding, that the cages were vacuumed and that the floors were mopped daily. She was also the most generous person I know and gave you anything she had. She was a great friend. She was very courageous from the time she found out that her cancer came out of remission late last year. She was so organized that she even made all her own funeral arrangements. I remember one day in August when I visited her at home, she asked, ‘Linda, do you want to hear something real morbid’. I said no thanks Joann. She laughed and said I wrote my obit last night. Joann was a true friend and I miss her dearly.
Joann worked for me as a house cleaner for a couple of years when my kids were little (about 18 yrs ago). She was funny and witty as well as a hard worker. Over the years that I knew her she became a friend as well. She was a very giving person and also, a cat lover, like me. I lost track of Joann over the years but managed to find her a few years ago when I learned about her illness. I had great hopes that she would recover. I am very sad to learn of her passing. Always a believer and a strong Catholic, I know she is with the Lord now. My condolences to her family.
My sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this time and wish you much happier times in the future..Tom