Joy Bianchi

Joy was a dear friend who I will miss very much. I send prayers for her and her family.

Joy was an amazing person and a wonderful friend. Unfortunately she was often misunderstood but had a good heart and faith. I'll miss her.

The wife and I in San Francisco at Ghirardelli Square and we start having a deep discussion with this great ole gal in a gift store..... all about the light that we see in each other, energy and good Karma etc. I said there is something about her that just says wisdom and if I could I would sit down and talk to her like I would my grandmother and just listen to all of the life lessons. She asked if we didn't mind staying and little longer I told yes and we love people and have no problem...

This is the day we met, dearest Joy. I will cherish our friendship and sisterhood forever.

Joy was a definite force of nature. When I was a student at SFSU I worked as a special projects coordinator in the Helpers Home workshop with the residents. It was an amazing experience I will never forget. Funny story, when the donated shoes would come in from Wilkes, it was like Christmas. Joy taught me about the joys of gold snakeskin pancaldis and pink buckskin pumps. I was hooked. So Joy...whenever I see a pair of shoes that just call out to me...I will always think of your passionate...

You will be resting in peace as so many saints surrounded you as you entered heaven. I remember how hard you worked at the Helpers Home and put up with all of the volunteers from SI and Convent. Thanks for being such a great example of compassion. Your wonderful work lives on in the new boutique.

I will miss you, my dear friend. Your laughter was like sunshine and your enthusiasm was never-ending. Rest in Paradise, beautiful lady.

I was saddened to read of Joy's passing. She was one incredible woman and a definite force of nature! I know the last few years were hard but I know that her faith and trust in God sustained her. My husband and I met Joy through the great sales she conducted on Fulton Street. I am so glad that our paths crossed in this life. May she rest in God's eternal peace and embrace.

Your beautiful heart, giving spirit, and love for all humanity shone through anything you wore. I will always cherish our times together whether dressed up at special events, walking the halls of the hospital arm in arm, or visiting you at home while you were dressed in your black sweats and furry hat. Our conversations went beyond fashion. They dealt with the human heart, and were deeply spiritual. Our mutual love for God and giving to others brought us close together. You have conquered and...