A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, 85 East Genesee St., Auburn, NY. Burial will immediately follow at South Lyons Cemetery, Rt. 14 S., Lyons, NY.

Donations in Jo Ann's name may be made to the Calvary Food Pantry, 90 Franklin St., Auburn, NY 13021.

Jo Ann was born and raised in Lyons, NY, the youngest child of Anthony and Josephine (Petocchi) Molinaro.

Jo Ann spent her formative days in the Bridge Tavern, which her family ran for almost 30 years. As an adult Jo Ann moved to Auburn, NY, attended Cayuga Community College, worked as a realtor, and ultimately retired after many years employed in the business office of Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES.

Jo Ann enjoyed a broad, wonderful community of friends and neighbors, with whom she would often visit, go out to breakfast, play cards or word games, and share home-cooked treats.

Jo Ann is survived by her daughter Colleen Brennan-Barry; son-in-law James Barry; brother Bob Molinaro; dear friend Pat Messina; nieces; grand-nieces and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents Anthony and Josephine, brother John, and many aunts and uncles.

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Published by The Citizen on Jul. 26, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Jo Brennan

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12 Entries

Jan Tucker

August 15, 2022

JoAnn was a dear friend and among the things we shared was a birthday and always exchanged cards on February 9th. She was a person you could depend on if you needed support of any kind and will be missed by all her BOCES friends from over the years. She was a dear friend.

Linda K. Brandstetter

August 15, 2022

Bob, so sorry to read about Jo Ann. Have been out west a lot since Don's passing, so just found out. A bright star has joined the others; she will be sorely missed.

Linda Brandstetter

Kathy Nolan

August 1, 2022

My condolences Colleen and family. Your Mom was a wonderful woman.

Bonnie Moore

July 29, 2022

Dear Colleen, Bob, and James, I am so sorry I didn't get to the Church Service at St. Alphonsus, I was just too sick. I prayed with your Mom almost every day, and when my time comes, I'll see her again. I miss her so much. I know how hard this is on all of you, and though your grieving is intense, just picture her in Heaven. (She'll liven things up there, and keep everyone happy and laughing! She was such a wonderful friend, and it must warm your heart that so many people love her. She certainly enriched my life. I'll have my daughter bring me over to the cemetery soon as I really wanted to go to the Church. I used to go to the cemetery with her when she put flowers on the grave, so I hope I can remember where it is! Again, I am so sorry for your loss. God be with you, James, and Bob. (and also you sweet Kitty that she would tell me about and show me pictures of.

Nancy Thomas

July 26, 2022

So sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing Colleen.

Kathy & Santo DeSain

July 24, 2022

With our deepest sympathy

Sharon Hall

July 23, 2022

To the family of my dear cousin Jo Ann
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and always remember the loving memories to forever hold in your heart. You will be deeply missed.
Lifting you up in my prayers,
Love Sharon and family

Linda Lese

July 22, 2022

Jo Ann was a kind wonderful person with a bright smile! Thoughts and prayers to the family.

July 22, 2022

JoAnn was a friend from high school
We had a lot of fun together especially at church events. Sending my prayers and thoughts to her family
Linda D'Amato (Lyons)

Joy Laundree

July 22, 2022

I met Jo Anne several years ago at one of our gatherings. I instantly liked her and could tell by our conversations how much she loved her family! We talked almost daily on our "Word Chum" games, which she was very good at! It was a rare occasion that I could beat her!. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.

Bobbi Aley

July 22, 2022

Jo Anne was very friendly and a lot of fun. I got to know her at our card parties, and we started playing chums on line and messaging back and forth. i can´t believe she is gone. I´ll miss her!

Gina Dugan

July 21, 2022

Jo and I worked together at BOCES and I would call her our "program director" because she loved to plan outings to get everyone together to do something fun...she was a people person. She took a true interest in getting to know you and your family. For lunch, she would bring in extra to share...gosh she was a great cook. Years ago she gave me a recipe for hamburg soup that I still continue to make for my family. Generosity was her nature. She will be truly missed. To her family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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