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Joy Starr Obituary
Rochester: Passed away on September 19, 2012 at age 86. Predeceased by her parents, Ralph & Dora Reva Cohn, husband, Irv Starr & sisters, Rita Korenstein & Shirley Brodows.
Joy will always be cherished as a loving mom & grandma by her three children & their spouses: Andy (Dr. Joan Flender) Starr, Eileen (Lynn) Bisha & Donna (David Snaith) Starr; her nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Tad (Anneke) and daughters, Sophie & Iris; Jim (Jen), Daniel, Tracy, David (Sarah) & daughter, Lilah; Kyler, Katie, Jon & Autumn.
Joy leaves a legacy of commitment to family, hard work & community service. A graduate of the U of R (1947) in Economics, she worked side by side with her husband Irv in real estate. Joy also was a dedicated volunteer in Girl Scouting for over 30 years as troop leader, leader trainer, coordinator of council-wide camping & eventually as vice president of the local Board of Directors. Other organizations blessed by Joy's talents to quietly motivate & inspire include the PTA, Jr. Great Books & Boy Scouts.
Joy was a giving soul. She will be remembered as a kind and generous person who always had time for someone in need.
Funeral Services will be held on SUNDAY at 1 PM in the Benjamin Goldstein Chapel of Temple B'rith Kodesh (2131 Elmwood Ave.). Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Girl Scouts of Western NY, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 200, Roch., NY 14620. The family will receive friends at 83 Parkwood Lane, Penfield on SUNDAY from 4-8 PM. To leave a message of condolence, please visit:
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Pat (aka Patty) Marcus
September 23, 2012
Andy, Eileen, Donna - so sorry to hear about your mom. She was like my 2nd mother all those years growing up - always there for me. I know these last years have been difficult ones and I know you will always remember the good times and miss the special person she was. Aptly named, Joy will always be just that to me. My thoughts and love are with you today.
September 21, 2012
Donna, David, Eileen, Lynn, Andy, Joan and children, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I regret that I am unable to come to the services; however, I will be there in spirit. I have such fond memories of time spent with your mom and family. My condolences. Deretha (Dee)Watterson
September 21, 2012
Dear Donna, I have such wonderful memories of your Mom and her never ending smile! May the years of memories stay with you and your family. Wally and I send our deepest sympathies. Always, Lynn Morse
Mary Briggs
September 21, 2012
Dear Donna, I am thinking of you and your family at this time of loss.
May God bless you and your memories keep you during this difficult time.
Mary Briggs
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