Joyce Persico

Rememering you

Joyce loved film but she could write about anything and get the reader's full attention. She was a great observer of detail who communicated what she saw and heard with ease, never made a fuss about writing. Just a nice person, too.

Her family lived up the block on S. Clinton Ave - all were the nicest people. Her Dad (Mr. Persico) was a cabbie. Whenever he saw me walking by myself, he's stop and give me a ride to home. "Joycey" as the kids on the block knew her, was just as nice. We spoke by phone recently and she hadn't changed. Her passing truly saddens me.

Always enjoyed her writings. Rest in peace.

Joyce was a newsroom "pro." There really wasn't any reporting or writing assignment she couldn't handle. Her expertise, of course, was movie reviews and it was here that she excelled. Joyce's reviews, in fact, were so vivid and well written that movie-going regulars often claimed there wasn't any need for them to go see the film. A talented lady indeed, RIP.

Dear Persico Family and Friends Deepest sympathy, thanks for the memories! Rest in Peace Ms Persico... Pete Lieggi Lieggi's Ewing Manor Restaurant

Joyce, you were great. No one could have given more grace and style from her talents than you. Save us a place with God.