Obituary of Joan DeMelis
DeMelis, Joan, 85, of Somers, NY, died January 22 at Northern Westchester Hospital.
Joan was born on June 29, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, NY to the late Julian and Theresa Brucale (Lacerra). She was the beloved wife of 65 years of the late Guy DeMelis, who preceded her in death only a short month ago. She leaves behind her three sons, Guy (Erica) of Mahopac, NY, Richard of Somers, NY and John (Claudia) of Redding, CT. She was a devoted grandmother to Joseph, Amanda, Nathaniel and Lia and is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Joan spent most of her time focused on raising her three boys and held various roles outside the home over the years. She loved working with people, which led her to sales, starting with the Fuller Brush Company in the early 70’s, an Australian import company selling handmade goods, and ultimately as a local Realtor for over 40 years until retiring just recently to care for her ailing husband.
She loved keeping busy, whether it was her flowers and gardening, playing mahjong, or baking her famous rice pudding, lasagna, or Easter Piggies, but mostly taking care of others.
Friends may call at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Rd., Katonah, NY on Monday, January 27th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 95 Plum Brook Rd., Somers, NY on Tuesday, January 28th at 11:30 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105