Thursday, June 25, 2020
Joanne’s passing is tragic, because she was so young and it all happened so fast! After retiring from DEC, we kept in touch through emails, cellphone and always connected whenever I returned to NY. She was fun to be around and we had great visits, going places, lunches or having ice cream at the Dutch Udder. I learned a lot from her and her vacation trips were always interesting! If I ever wanted advice I knew she’d give it to me straight up, nicely, but sheer honesty. We’d usually end conversations with her hysterical laugh that I longed to hear. My heart goes out to her very close and beloved family, of whom she was so proud of. I feel blessed to have known Joanne and I sincerely will miss our friendship.
