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Joan Zinn Obituary
Pittsford: May 24, 2009. Survived by her husband, Stanley; daughters, Amy (John) Platenik, Nina Hutt and Ellen (Steven) Hauck; grandchildren, Emily, Shane, Ashley, Taylor and Adam; a sister, Susan Goldman; many nieces and nephews. Joan was active in the Jewish Community Federation, past Executive Director of the Rochester Women's Network and active in many other organizations.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26 at Parsky-Levy Memorial Chapel (New Location), 21 Lincoln Ave., Pittsford. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to American Heart Association, Rochester Chapter or Jewish Community Federation. Shiva will be observed at 43 Tobey Court, Pittsford, on Tuesday from 7-9 and Wednesday & Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.ParskyLevy.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Lisa Collins
May 29, 2009
Dear Stan,
I feel so blessed that I got to spend time with you and Joan at Alan's wedding just last week. It was so wonderful of you travel to be there with me and my family. It is time I will never forget and will cherish always. My thoughts are with you now and will be there for you and Amy, Nina and Ellen always.
I love each of you very much.
Love,
Lisa
May 28, 2009
Dear Amy, Fletch and Emily,
I feel very bad about the loss of your mom and grandmother.
May the memories that you have bring you comfort through this difficult time.
Warmest personal regards,
Cal Cleveland and Family
John Hynes
May 27, 2009
Amy and Fletch,our deepest sympathy from the Hynes family in A-Bay. May your memories of your mom help you through your most difficult time...Love John, MaryEllen,Bryant and Colin.
Jill and Dena Orbach
May 26, 2009
Dear Stan,
So very sorry to hear about Joan's passing. I recall so many wonderful events in your home as well as two beautiful Bat Mitzvahs at Temple Beth El. I'll never forget the night you hosted and made lamb shanks as part of the "Only men do the cooking" Gourmet Club with the Mechurs, Orbachs, Zinns, Perlsteins and another couple. Those were fun times and fun evenings.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lanny Smith
May 26, 2009
Over the years Joan has battled many ailments with grace and determination to live to the fullest. This is a wonderful lesson she taught us all. Now, vision her dancing is heaven with the ones that have gone on before. No pain, no illness, just the incredible love of G-D.
Peace to Stanley, and all the family, and friends on the healing journey before you.
Lanny Smith
Nephew
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