Obituary of Joan Muscanell

Schenectady, NY- Joan Muscanell, 96, of Schenectady went to be beautiful in heaven as she was on earth on July 9, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Joan was born on August 5, 1918 in Schaghticoke, NY. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna Geier. She was the wife of the late Patsy “Put” Muscanell. Together she and Patsy shared a union that lasted 72 years until his passing. Joan was a lifelong area resident and homemaker. Joan enjoyed shopping, dancing, bowling, playing cards, Hampton Beach, Christmas and most importantly her family. Her happiest times were spent with her great grandchildren, Gina and Dominick in her later years. She is survived by her son Patrick "Bob" Muscanell of Guilderland and her daughter Cheryle (Fred) Voris of Schenectady. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to her niece, Joan Pasquariella for all her support. Joan is also survived by her companion Juan "Papi" Esquivel, whose friendship and support brought much comfort in her later years. Besides her husband, Joan was also predeceased by her siblings, Irma Cavanaugh, Molly Bachand, William Geier and her daughter-in-law Theresa Muscanell. The funeral service will commence at 9AM on Tuesday July 14, from the Bond Funeral Home, 1614 Guilderland Avenue (at the corner of Broadway) in Schenectady, thence to St. Madeline Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road in Guilderland where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated at 10AM. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Bond Funeral Home on Monday evening, July 13, from 6PM until 8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's name can be made to: Camp Spectacular Foundation (A camp for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders) 2 Rosell Drive, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Arrangements have been personally entrusted to Roy F. Bordeau, Funeral Director.