Obituary: Joan P. Heady Of Brewster

From Beecher Funeral Home

Joan P. Heady, age 83 of Brewster, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born November 5, 1935 in White Plains, NY, daughter of the late Vincent and Doris Barbarossa. She was a 1954 graduate of White Plains High School. On August 7, 1955 she married Walter O. Heady who predeceased her in 2008.

Joan is survived by her three daughters; Jo Ann Hodges (Gary) of Springville, NY; Linda A. Bryson (Paul) and Joyce M. Heady (Mike), both of Brewster, NY; a brother George Barbarossa (Linda) of Brewster, a sister-in-law Jean Barbaraossa and brother-in-law Constantino Lucanera; four grandchildren, Melissa Bryson, Megan Bryson-Jaccino (Steve), Paul Bryson Jr. and Gregory Hodges, a great grandson, Kurt Nicholas Guldan. Also, several nieces and nephews. Joan was pre-deceased by her brothers, Vincent and Fred, her sister Viola and brothers-in-law Leon and Allen Heady.

Joan lived life for her family.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 12 Noon at Peach Pond Cemetery, Route 121, North Salem, NY. A private cremation was held earlier.

In lieu of flowers, Contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to the North Salem Ambulance Corps., P.O. Box 427, Croton Falls, NY 10519 AND/OR St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.