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JoAnne M. Wilcox

JoAnne Wilcox Obituary

WILCOX - JoAnne M. (Moore) September 26, 2008, beloved wife of the late Howard E. Wilcox; mother of Howard E. Jr. (Nancy), John M. (Nancy), Kevin J. (Cherie), Thomas M. (Ellen Castle), Philip G. (Diane) and the late Steven P. Wilcox; also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Monday only 4-8 PM at the DENGLER & ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave, Kenmore. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday from St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church at 10 AM. Online tributes may be sent to www.mem.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for JoAnne Wilcox

17 Entries

Timothy Savage

October 3, 2008

Dear Jack, and the Wilcox Family-
My sister Elizabeth (Kamke), a Bufflao resident, informed me of your mother's passing after seeing the obit in the News. I looked up the obit, and immediatly recognized JoAnne from her photo. I can recall her vividly, even though many years have passed. I remember her as a sweet, wonderful woman, "Mrs. Wilcox..." On behalf of the Savage family, we extend our good wishes to you all.

If you get a chance, please email me. I would love to catch up with you.

Tim

Jamie Szymanski

September 29, 2008

Wilcox Family
Your Family is in our prayers and will continue to be...Stay strong! love you all

Marianne Bestine

September 29, 2008

To the Wilcox Family,

I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I never had the privilege of meeting her, but I was told by my Mom that she was a beautiful and wonderful woman. Here is a reading I found and I hope it helps you through tough times as it did me.
FROM AN ANGEL ON HIGH
A TENDER MESSAGE OF LOVE WAS SOFTLY WHISPERED INTO THE EAR OF THIS HUMBLE SCRIBE...
WEEP NOT FOR ME NOW THAT I HAVE PASSED. REMEMBER THE LAUGHTER, THE AFFECTION, THE JOY NOT JUST THE RECENT TEARS.
CHERISH THE MEMORIES, OUR HOPES AND DREAMS. HOLD FAST TO THE LOVE THAT WE SHARED. BE HAPPY WITH THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER AND BRING ANEW. FOR I AM NOT REALLY GONE. I AM CLOSER THAN EVER BEFORE. AS THE MORNING SUN RISES AND THROUGHOUT THE BUSY DAY..I AM WITH YOU. UNTIL THE SETTING SUN DISSAPEARS ON THE HORIZON AND WE WATCH THE DAY TURN INTO NIGHT...I AM HERE. YOU MAY FEEL A FAINT BREEZE STIR AROUND YOUR HEAD, WHILE YOU SLUMBER AS I GENTLY KISS YOUR FOREHEAD. "GOOD NIGHT." THE STARS THAT SHINE SO BRIGHTLY IN MY HEAVENLY SKY HELP ME WATCH OVER YOU AND KEEP YOU FROM HARM. I AM THE WIND IN THE TREES AND THE SONG OF A BIRD. I AM MOONBEAMS IN THE MIDNIGHT SKY AND A GLORIOUS RAINBOW AFTER THE STORM. I AM MORNING DEW AND FRESHLY-FALLEN SNOW. I AM A BUTTERFLY FLYING OVERHEAD AND A PUPPY HAPPILY AT PLAY. I AM A SMILE ON A STRANGER'S FACE, A GENTLE TOUCH, A WARM EMBRACE. LISTEN TO THE WIND FOR MY MESSAGE OF LOVE. WATCH THE SUN RISE AND SET IN THE SKY WITH ME. FEEL MY ESSENCE ENCIRLE YOU WITH WARM MEMORIES. OPEN YOUR HEART TO KNOW...I AM NOT GONE. REACH DEEP INTO YOUR SOUL...YOU WILL FIND ME. I AM HERE...HAVE NO FEAR...I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS!

Ro Yeates

September 29, 2008

To the family of one of my dearest friends:
JoAnne and I worked side by side at Hospice Buffalo. I watched her one day at work when she came in to announce the arrival of her grandson T.J. It was exhilarating watching this grandmother beaming with pride. Then conversely one day she came into work and saw the doorway of our office all decorated in pink ribbons and pink balloons announcing the arrival of my GRANDAUGHTER, my FIRST grandchild. I was popping with priide and she laughed as she was already an "old hat" at becoming a grandmother. The joy she expressed at the arrival of her T.J. was so very typical of we doting grandmothers. I introduced her to African Viloets which shortly afterward raising them became a hobby of hers just as it was mine. We used to share our failures and successes in raising these beautiful plants. Very recently I gave JoAnne a cutting of something very different in the realm of African Violets which I felt would bring her joy in these most trying days of her life. She called me and was overjoyed as she said she had never seen anything like that and was anxious to see it thrive along with the rest of her collection of African Violets. She and I developed one of the most precious friendships through our work place and through our love in raising African violets.
JoAnne was one of the most compassionate persons I have ever known. Since my husband has passed on, JoAnne was one of my few friends who would call me here in Florida periodically to see how I was coming along. Having been a widow herself she was a true support system. Whenever I go to Buffalo to visit my family I always made sure we would get together for lunch and an afternoon of chit chat! This year we didn't get to go to lunch in lieu of her declining health but I did make a fast stop at her home one day to give her a big hug and wish her a speedy recovery.
That will be my lasting memory of JoAnne waving goodbye to me as I left her home. God Bess you JoAnne and thank you for the remakable friendship we shared. The memories of our freindship will remain in my heart forever. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace. To your family I say, "Be proud of the woman
you call 'Mom', as she was loved by all and will be missed so very much.
May you find comfort knowing that she is in the loving arms of our dear Saviour and exhibiting the same persona in the House of the Lord as she did here being very giving of herself and her time to all of us.

Stephen De Garmo

September 29, 2008

A wonderful lady who will be missed by all who came into contact with her. I had the pleasure of working with Jo Anne during my teaching career at LHS. Rene and I extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Delo

September 29, 2008

To Wilcox Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless and keep you.
The Delo Family

wally mucha

September 29, 2008

I worked with Joanne at L.H.S. for many years. She was a wondderful person.

Mollie Galvin

September 29, 2008

To the Wilcox Family and my dearest friend, Jennifer. I have the best memories of sleeping over Grandma Wilcox's house when Jen and I were little. I know that memories will always comfort your family and in light and in love, we will all see her again.

Susan DeLaPlante Corwin

September 29, 2008

To all of Family,
I was so sadden to hear about your Mom. She was wonderful person and is going to be deeply missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you. PS. I know my Mom is waiting to catch up on the last 30 years, she has the tea ready! :)

Anthony Rigoli

September 29, 2008

And angel has returned to Heaven. JoAnne was truly a blessing to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. I will always remember her kindness . She truly was a great friend. She will be missed but now we have a special saint in Heaven praying for all of us. My prayers for all her family. You were so blessed to have a Mom like her.
Love and prayers,
Fr. Tony Rigoli, OMI

Patti Zuchowski (Nocera)

September 28, 2008

Dear Family,

So very sad to hear of your mom's passing. Besides being mom to my dear friends Phil & Deade, I first met Mrs. Wilcox in my sophmore year at Lafayette as I worked in the school office during my free periods. She was a lovely soft spoken lady and I was always very fond of her.
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Rita (Barone) LaMattina

September 28, 2008

As a student at Lafayette High School when I was 15 years old (40
years ago), I worked in the office during my free periods and worked
with Mrs. Wilcox. She was always
such a pleasant person - she made it so enjoyable to work in the office.
She was always so kind to me. I'm glad I got the chance to know her.

She was a lovely person and she will
be missed.

Kathy Riedy

September 28, 2008

I worked with Joanne for a short time at Lafayette before she retired. She was a very kind person, one you would always want working along side you. My sincere sympathy to her family.

Donald Fabiano

September 28, 2008

A good friend and fellow co-worker who will be sorrily missed

Rachael L. Witkin

September 28, 2008

John and Nan-
I was very sorry to hear about JoAnne's passing. May it comfort you to know that she is with Steve and they will be angels watching over you, Brian, Cassie and the whole family. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Rhoda Kittelsen

September 28, 2008

JoAnne and I worked together at Lafayette for many years--during which she was unfailingly humorous, wry, and kind. My thoughts are with you all.

Sandra Mecca

September 28, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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