Joanne M. Grande Dobbs Ferry, New York Obituary

Joanne M. Grande

Joanne M. Grande, 78, a life long Dobbs Ferry resident died suddenly January 14, 2011. Joanne was born in Dobbs Ferry to Rocco and Mary Louise Grande. As a young woman, Joanne worked for Chicago Pneumatic Tools in New York City. After her marriage to Charles Grande on June 3, 1963, Joanne was a proud to be a stay at home Mom. After raising her daughter, Joanne returned to work. She was the office manager at Days of Wonder Pre School in Dobbs Ferry. Still employed, she has been there over 30 years. She loved Days of Wonder and put everything she had into its success. Joanne was a parishioner of Our Lady of Pompeii Church. She sang in the choir, along with her daughter for many years. She was affectionately known as "Mummy". Joanne is survived by her loving daughter Linda Grande Cavanagh and her son in law Mark Cavanagh whom she loved as a son. She is also survived by her sister Phyllis Catone and her niece Toni Catone. Joanne was predeceased by her husband Charles "Bushel" Grande in November 2008. Mass of the Resurrection Thursday 9:30A.M. Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9P.M. Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home.
June 3, 1963 - January 14, 201106/03/196301/14/2011
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Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home
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Joan Grande Tyndall
February 9, 2011
Joanne was my first cousin..We lived at 52 Main Street..Anthony Rocco Grande, my father and Rocco Anthony Grande, Joanne's father..Our family lived on 1st floor and Joanne lived on 2nd..She was always vivacious, elegant and at times introverted.I am sad at her death and ... Continue Reading
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Len Carter
February 2, 2011
Joanne was such a wonderful woman. She was one of the first people I met when I moved into Dobbs Ferry and she made me feel right at home. I would see her almost daily at Life Cleaners on Cedar Street where she would be visiting her friend Margee. We had such great conve... Continue Reading
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Hsiao-li Chou
January 19, 2011
Joanne was a warm, loving grandma-like figure to all the kids at Days of Wonder. She was always cheerful and kind. We miss her!
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Mandi & Nick Rondon
January 19, 2011
As a Days of Wonder family, we were greeted each and every school day with the warm smile and genuine caring nature of Joanne Grande. I know my children were not the only, who had a closeness with Joanne and looked forward to seeing her in the morning. Such a kind and lo... Continue Reading
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Suzanne Hasbrouck
January 18, 2011
My sympathies to Joanne's daughter & son-in-law. I will miss seeing Joanne everyday at Days of Wonder!
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Louie Buddha Man
January 17, 2011
Joanne affectionately known as 'Mummy' you were one of the most kindest, amazing woman I've ever met and will ever meet. The moment Lindy introduced you to me, I immediately saw where her fine qualities came from, and from that day on I locked you away in my heart where ... Continue Reading
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Angela & Oivind Mathisen
January 16, 2011
Joanne, You are Charlie were not only our good neighbors for a time but our friends for 30 years in Dobbs Ferry. Linda babysat for our oldest son, Nick, and we feel for her loss very deeply. Thank you for your kindness, concern and for all you have done in so many ways f... Continue Reading
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Ido Teller
January 15, 2011
Joanne, I miss you and our conversations in the morning and how you use to laugh when we joked about Jennifer. Black coffee no sugar, I will pray for you and Charlie. May you rest in peace my friend.
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