Joan D. Moffe
Horseheads: Age 76, passed away October 5, 2011 at home
surrounded by her family, and close friend Pat Campanelli. Joan was born in Elmira, NY
on May 23, 1935 to Ruth Harris. She is survived by her husband of 56
years, Ralph F. Moffe, daughter Marcy Straight (Tom) of
Elmira, and son Carl Moffe (Shelly Remillard) of Rochester, NY; as well
as grandchildren Shawn (Cory) and Trista (Pat Knaus); great
grandchild Trevor Moffe. Joan graduated from Elmira
Free Academy
in 1953 and also earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Elmira College. Joan worked
at Elmira Free
Academy in the attendance office from
1966-1981 and was also co-owner of Cozy Corner in Elmira from 1969-1973. Joan worked
as the Executive Director for the Tri-County Private Industry Council in
Painted Post, NY from 1984-2001. She retired in 2001 and
continued her active life through her association with Market Street
Antiques in Corning, NY, as well as spending time in her
garden, and caning. Joan loved walking her canine companions, Maddie and
Marty wherever she went. She also loved her cat Billy. Trips
to Las Vegas and cruises to the Caribbean were favorite destinations for Joan and her
family. Joan was always eager to meet
new people and her smile and laughter always lit up a room. She
was a wonderful, caring mother and friend. She will be missed by all who
knew her. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of
Walnut and W. Water Streets, on Friday, October 7, 2011 from 5:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on
Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 8:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Patrick's Church at 9:00 a.m. Interment, with committal prayers, will
follow at St. Peter & Paul’s Cemetery.
Donations in Joan's memory may be made to the SPCA, Rt. 352, Elmira, NY. Joan’s family would like to acknowledge the
wonderful care provided by Guthrie Cancer Treatment Center, in Corning,
especially Dr. Charles Collier, Dr. Aref Agheli, and Karena Smith.
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