Visitation, Service for Joann Bade

Joann Bade, of Carmel, NY, died on November 10, 2015 while visiting her daughter, Patricia, and family, in the Netherlands. She had a wonderful week celebrating her 87th birthday.

Joann was born on October 30, 1928 in Fort Lee, NJ, daughter to the late Charles E. and Adele (Mester) Cumiskey. She graduated from High School of Music and Art and attended Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and later Hunter College. Joann married Timothy LaFollette Bade in NYC, NY. He predeceased her after 49 years of marriage. Together Joann and Tim enjoyed traveling the world.

Joann was a talented artist. The majority of her working career was in textiles.

Joann’s passion was horses. She drew them, she rode them, she bred them, she taught them, and share them with her friends and family. Joann’s life was this and so much more; she was involved in National Ski Patrol, The Women’s Club, Fresh Air Fund, Putnam County Horse Council, Running Fox Pony Club, and numerous tennis, bowling, and square dancing organizations. Joann was a leader and inspired others.

Joann is survived by her three daughters; Virginia Frame of Berwyn, PA, Diana Calligaro of Ringwood, NJ and Patricia Van Motman of the Netherlands. Her five grandchildren, Jason and Lindsey Calligaro, Bree (Calligaro) Decker, Chelsea Frame, and Candice Van Motman.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday November 21, 2015 11:00am at the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster, NY. Interment following at Union Valley Cemetery, Mahopac, NY. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday November 20, 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Memories of Joann will be shared at 8pm on Friday.

Contributions in Joann’s memory may be made to: The Salvation Army and Green Chimneys (Brewster, NY).