Joan Ray (nee Murphy) of Yonkers died on Monday December 17, 2012 at age 68. She was born on July 8, 1944 in Yonkers where she was raised and educated and attended Blessed Sacrament Academy. Mrs. Ray worked as a Case Social Worker at Hudson View Nursing Home (Palisade Garden) for over 40 years retiring in 2008. On May 13, 1961 she married Edward Ray in Sacred Heart Church, he died on December 15, 2006. Joan was an avid bowler, belonging to many leagues. She is survived by her three children Deborah (Fred) Semp, Colleen (Andrew) Perillo and David J. (Eileen) Ray all of Yonkers. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren Anthony, Christopher, John, Shannon, Danielle, Brian, Nicholas and Andrew and her special Dog Friend "Maggie". Visiting hours will be at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 7-9pm and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. John the Baptist Church on Friday December 21st at 9:30am. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations may be made in Joan's name to American Lung Association 3 West Main St. Elmsford, NY 10523.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10703
(914)965-5488
www.whalenandballfh.com
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December 20, 2012
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Debbie, Colleen & David,
I am so sorry to about your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. She will be greatly missed.
Love Liane
December 20, 2012
Deb, Dave and Colleen:
So sorry to hear about mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maryanne (Alexander) Karpovich
December 19, 2012
The McCarthy Family
To Dave and Family Our deepest sympathy
December 19, 2012
Louis DiMeglio
Deb, Colleen and David: I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful person and mother...Louis DiMeglio
December 18, 2012
Freddy Pulmano
Deb & Family, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. She was a very caring person. She looked after my Mom when she was at Hudson View Manor. May the Lord Jesus grant her eternal rest.
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