Joilee "Joy" Mulhern

Joilee "Joy" Mulhern (Collins)

Pittsford - Peacefully in her sleep, during a long recovery from aspiration pneumonia, May 10, 2020, at age 86. Joilee is survived by her special friend and caregiver, Ronald C. Anderson of Pittsford; daughter, Jill Mulcahy (Jason) of Webster; special daughter-in-law, Christine Clendenning of Irondequoit; grandchildren, Jake Mulcahy, Emily and Josh Clendenning; and her special sister-in-law, Betty Rund. She is also survived by many cousins and countless friends everywhere. Joy was predeceased by her parents, Ed and Dorothy Collins; her special friends, Gill Crayton and John Pratt; and by her special uncle, Guston Joseph DeMeyer.

Joy was born on March 9, 1934 in her family's home on Stonewood Avenue in Greece. Living in the then free school district, she attended #42 School on Lake Avenue and Charlotte High School, graduating in 1952. It was in kindergarten at #42 School that she first med Ron Anderson. Joy worked a variety of jobs during her life, including at Rochester Telephone Company and Eastman Kodak. During her married life, Joy lived on Buffalo Road in Churchville. She later moved to Trimmer Road in Spencerport, and finally, about 25 years ago, to her town house in Pittsford.

Joy was an extremely outgoing person, and made friends every where she went. She could "work a room" in world class fashion! She was very active in line dancing, square dancing, and card playing, especially bridge, euchre, and pinochle. She traveled extensively, her favorite trip being to Australia and New Zealand. She was very active in the Pittsford Senior Center, and helped host it's semi-annual euchre tournaments recently. Joy was on the board of the Flower City Jazz Society, and acted as the hostess for its monthly dinner concerts. Joy was also the "glue" that held together the Charlotte High School class of 1952, and was centrally involved in putting on reunions every five years, including the most recent one in 2017, and countless informal get-togethers with classmates in between.

Because of the current pandemic situation, a Memorial Mass for Joy will be held on a date to be determined at St. Catherine of Siena. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Catherine of Siena, 26 Mendon-Ionia Rd., Mendon, NY 14506; McQuaid Jesuit High School, Advancement Department, 1800 Clinton Avenue S., Rochester, NY 14618; Mercy Bridges, 1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 14610 or charity of choice. To share a memory of Joy or send a condolence to the family visit www.anthonychapels.com.