Joan S. Reidy, 86
by Contributor | February 13, 2012 11:24 am
OSWEGO, NY – Joan S. Reidy, 86, a resident of Oswego, passed away Sunday February 12, 2012, at Oswego Hospital.
Born in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Prucnal) Reuben.
Joan retired from Eagle Beverage, after working for many years as a bookkeeper.
She was the first member of the bowler’s hall of fame and organized the Oswego Women’s Bowling Association and was the first president.
She was a member of P.L.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary, the Columbiettes of Oswego, secretary and treasurer of Oswego County Vegetable Growers Association for 33 years, member of RSVP, Elks Auxiliary of Oswego and was a past member of the parish council at St. Stephen’s Church.
She also volunteered at Oswego Hospital and Harborfest.
She was an avid NY Yankees, Buffalo Bills and Syracuse Orange fan. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and bunko.
Surviving is her daughter, Pamela (John W.) Dowd of Oswego; three sons, John Reidy Jr. of Oswego, Michael (Sue) Reidy of Oswego and Peter (Joanne) Reidy of Minetto; sister, Wanda Segal of Oswego; eight grandchildren, Malissa Dixon, Christine (David) Oleyourryk, William (Valerie) Favata, Pamela (Ben) Hall, Megan (Kyle) Norton, Dr. Peter (Dr. Jessica) Reidy, Samuel (Elizabeth) Henderson and Gretchen Dowd; and seven great-grandchildren, William Reidy, Jacob Oleyourryk, Samuel Oleyourryk, Jack Hall, Mason Hall, Brayden Norton and Luca Reidy; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, Bernie Reuben; sister, Jennie Miller; and grandson, Scott Reidy.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Church.
Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 W. Albany St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Church, 138 Niagara St., Oswego.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com[1]
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