Joyce M. Ferris

September 29, 2015

Joyce Margaret Ferris, 84, of Fishkill NY, passed away on Sept. 29, 2015 at Vassar Hospital. She was born on Sept. 21, 1931 in Peekskill NY to John and Helen Lawrence, and married David James Ferris on Aug. 3, 1951 at the Assumption Church. She is survived by her husband; children Jane (Gary) Heinrich of Schulenburg, TX, Jay (Cindy) Ferris of Wappingers Falls, daughter Margaret (Wayne) Michael of New Paltz; siblings Jack (Carol) Lawrence, Midge (Chuck/dec.) Cole, Teddy (Rose) Lawrence, Connie Schatz, Marianne (John) Nohai; grandchildren Jennifer (Glenn) Androvett, Lindee Helander, Kristin Ferris, David Philip Ferris; great‐grandchildren Tyler, Casey, Anthony, Tegan, Sophia; sister‐in‐law Cheryl (Kenny) O’Dell; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; sister Jane Gordineer; son, Michael; and life‐long friend Ann Wyant. Raising her family in Verplanck NY, she worked for the Hendrick Hudson School District. As an active member of VFW Auxiliary Post 5913/Wapp. Falls, she served local veterans at VA Castle Point. A true patriot, she served as a federal election poll worker. She was a member of Mended Hearts, retired from the Food Clerks Local 1500 Union, and a kind and generous friend to many. Calling hours will be at Dorsey‐Carlone Funeral Home, 1100 Cortandt & James Streets, Peekskill, NY (914) 737‐0848 on Fri. Oct. 2 from 2‐4pm and 7‐9pm. A funeral mass will be held at Assumption Church on Sat. Oct. 3 at 10am, internment following at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Wounded Warrior