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Joanne McConnell Obituary

McCONNELL - Joanne E., of South Huntington on August 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Mary Jo (Kenneth) McCoy and Veronica (Robert) Polk. Cherished grandmother of Meghan, Shannon and James. Caring sister of Margaret Ellsworth, Teresa Decot and Mary (William) Fleming. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:45am Friday at St. Elizabeth R.C. Church, 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, NY. Interment to follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Inc., 1380 New York Ave., Huntington Station

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 21, 2008.

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Agnes & Bob Meeker

August 24, 2008

Mary Jo, Ronnie and families - you have all been in our thoughts and prayers as is Joanne. I just found out about this posting from Linda (Miskell) and sorry to have missed the funeral on Friday. So many fond memories of everyone. We love you - U.Bob & A. Agnes.

Suzanne Gliwa

August 21, 2008

Dear Mary Jo & Ken, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you both. Memories keep the heart from breaking. Love Ink, Ken, Amanda, Amelia, & Alayna

August 21, 2008

Dear Ronnie, Bob, Meghan, Shannon, & James, Joannies love of her family is evident in your family. She will live on in each of you forever until you meet again. She lives within your hearts and ours too. We will miss her very much. We love you, Ink, Ken, Amanda, Amelia, & Alayna

Beth Brazel

August 21, 2008

Dear Ron & Bob,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of mom...I have very fond memories of Joanne..My sympathy to MaryJo and her husband..
Love Bep and the kids

Leslie Miskill

August 21, 2008

Dear Ronni & Mary Jo, Agnes emailed me - I am so so sorry for your loss. Your mom was special!! You girls will be in my prayers. Joanne is in Heaven with Jimmy

Chris, Randy & Randi Blanton

August 21, 2008

Dear Ronnie and Bob:

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.

Donna Jorgensen Harrigan

August 21, 2008

Dear Bob and Veronica,

I just heard the news from Donna and I wanted to offer you my sincere sympathy. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Stephen Henken

August 21, 2008

Dear Mary Jo and Kenny,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers and offer our friendship to help in any way we can.
Mimi & Steve

Jeff Ferris

August 21, 2008

MaryJo & Family,

Very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.

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