Photo courtesy of Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home - Carthage
Carthage, New York
Nov 1, 1942 – Jan 30, 2017
Deferiet
Joann L. Zando, 74, of 11 Baron Ave. died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown following an automobile accident on Rt. 81.
Joann was born November 1, 1942 in Cornwall On Hudson, the daughter of the late Deforest L. and Marion (Johnson) Reed. She was a 1960 graduate of Carthage Central School and Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. Joann was secretary for Mr. Robert Murphy, Principal of West Carthage Elementary for many years. She married Gino M. Zando on August 7, 1965 at St. James Church in Carthage. Mr. Zando died on January 25, 2013. Joann was administrative assistant in the Regional Woodlands Department of the St. Regis Paper Company in Deferiet, Gray's Flower Shop in Carthage and currently was the Development Manager for the Carthage Area Hospital Foundation.
Joann was a Trustee for the Village of Deferiet, a member of the Carthage Area Hospital Auxiliary, Red Hats Society, a hostess for the Miss NYS Pageant and had attended many Miss America Pageants. She was very proud to have walked in the Heart Walk each year for the American Heart Association in her husband's memory.
She is survived by her two sons and their wives: Craig M.and Lynda Zando of Verona, NJ and Christopher L. and Jennifer Zando of Allendale, NJ, three grandchildren; Marco, Lucas and Ava Zando, two sisters: Donna Ross Craft of Carthage and Linda Stackel of Rutland, three brothers: Lance, David and Wayne Reed, all of Carthage and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sister, Carron Getman and a brother, Francis Reed.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 4 at St. Rita's Church in Deferiet with Rev. Robert L. Decker, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Black River Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, February 3 from 4-7pm at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home, Carthage.
Memorials may be made to the Carthage Area Hospital Foundation, 3 Bridge St., Carthage, NY 13619, the Deferiet Vol. Fire Dept., or to the Jefferson County S.P.C.A.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Joann was my youngest 1st Cousin. She is now with her Father, "Tote" Reed; Mother, Marion; Brother, Francis; and Sisters Donna & Carron. God Bless the whole family/ Love, Jack
John (Jack) Duegaw
January 26, 2022 | Stafford, VA | Family
Joann was a person who gave of herself and community. Her husband Gino, and I were Chamber of Commerce directors and in politics together. She will forever be missed at the hospital foundation funding program.
Ron Roch
February 22, 2017 | Carthage, NY
Chris and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you during this sorrowful time. Noel Fitzgerald (Coworker of Chris)
Noel Fitzgerald
February 11, 2017 | WI
She was my dear, dear friend. I met her when I was 18 and we never lost touch. She just visited me in Fairport in the fall. Words cannot express how sad I am. We have such a history! And of course I cannot leave out dear Gino. They were the best! I'll never forget them.
Patricia Wooster
February 10, 2017 | Fairport, NY | Friend
Condolences to JoAnn's Family. I worked with her in the 80's out of the Deferiet Office. She always had a smilling face and was great to work with. I have very fond memories of her, and it is so sad to hear that she has left us so early. My blessings to you all.
Sorrowfully, Bud DeLano, Forester, Santa Clara District. 1983 - 1992
Bud DeLano
February 06, 2017 | Iron Mountain, MI
Craig, Chris and families
I am so sad to hear the news about Joann. I got to know her really well while working for the annual Carthage Hospital Golf Tournament. Both she and your Dad were wonderful people that I liked very much. May the Lord be with you all during this very sad time. RIP Joann You helped many people.
Bud Cole
February 05, 2017 | Brewerton, NY
I would like the family to know that my husband was the first person at the scene. He would like you to know that he held Joann and prayed with her. He is a very caring and loving person and I believe he was put there for a reason, as tragic as this loss is! He prayed with her until the police came. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Therese Johnson
February 05, 2017 | Sackets Harbor, NY, NY
It was always a pleasure working with Joann at the hospital, foundation and AUX through the years; we will miss her. My prayers are with you.
Debbi Owens
February 04, 2017 | Watertown, NY
Our Prayers and condolences to Craig, Chris, and all their family. We have great memories of village, street,and fire department parties with the whole family. A great Lady who will be greatly missed by all.
Gloria & Bob Miles
February 04, 2017 | Malone, NY