Joan M. Craven

7/20/2016

Joan Marie Craven (nee Russell), of Warwick, NY formerly of Dumont, NJ passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 20, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 85.

Joan was born on November 21, 1930 in Bronx, NY. She was the daughter of Clotilde (“Claudia”) and Joseph Russell, who both predeceased her.

She was the widow of Irl W. Craven.

Joan retired from Macy’s in 2005 after working there for 33 years.

Joan had a full and active life surrounded by the warmth and love of many family and friends. She leaves behind her beloved two children, daughter Eileen Caccavone and her husband James of Warwick; son Michael and his wife Susan of Vernon; 5 grandchildren: Casie Morrow and her husband Craig of Middletown; Laura Rico and her husband Keith of Florida; Brittany Craven of Middletown; Matthew Craven of Vernon; and Amber Craven of Vernon. She was the very cherished and loving GG to 4 great-grandchildren: Lucas and Ava Rico, and Aidan and Ashton Morrow. She was excitedly awaiting the birth of a 5^th great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister and best friend Mary Bakke, and her husband John of Washingtonville; Sister-in-Law Janet Tekirian of Barnegat; and 3 beloved nieces, Eileen, Jean, and Jennifer and a nephew John. She is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews. She also leaves behind many friends.

Joan was predeceased by her cherished husband, Irl; her loving parents, Joseph and Clotilde; her step-mother Mary Russell; and her beloved grandson Michael Craven.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 24 from 2PM-6PM at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home 17 Oakland Ave. Warwick, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, July 25 at 10 AM at St. Stephen RC Church 75 Sandfordville Rd Warwick, NY. Burial will follow at Warwick Cemetery.

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Joan...you will forever be loved and missed....joan jaust

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.