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Joan Feely Obituary
Wauwatosa - Joan Catherine Feely (née Stier) peacefully passed away on June 10th, 2020 joining her husband Patrick William; the love of her life. Joan was surrounded by her loving children Mary, Pat (Holly), Tim (Lori), Margaret (Jay), Dan, Michael (Jennifer), grandchildren Erin, Brian, Gracie, Mikala, Viktoria, Matthew (Rachel), Andrew (Kerry), Alyssa (Gary), Violet (Joe), Owen, Patrick, Caitlin and great grandchildren McKenzie, Gavin, Harper and Riley. Joan left a legacy of love as big as the ocean. She lived her life creatively and with great compassion for all those she knew. Joan loved her family often rallying her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to spread love and grace. Joan accomplished everything in life she dreamed of doing. A private ceremony was held at St. Joseph's in Wauwatosa with committal at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials are genuinely appreciated to Marquette University High School (www.muhs.edu) or the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org).
"Always give love and you'll get love in return."- J.C.F.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ralph Lowry
June 27, 2020
Dear Feely Family,
My deepest condolences and prayers to you all. My most recent memory of your Mom was in 2006 when I returned to Milwaukee for my MUHS 30 year reunion and Pat took me to see Joan. What a wonderful visit that was! She amazed me when she thanked me for writing to her in 1991 from Desert Storm. I barely remembered that! She touched so many lives of Feely friends. My fondest memories are of your home on 73rd St in Wauwatosa. May God Bless you all and Rest In His Peace Joan.
Patrick Burke
June 23, 2020
Feely Family,
Although I did not personally know Joan, I knew of her magnificent fruit. I know her son, Patrick, and saw amazing and lasting evidence of the work and love that she poured generously into her family. I observed through her children what must have been Joan's influence of compassion, love, friendship, listening, endless kindness. I experienced through the branches of her family tree what a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother she was to produce such rare fruit. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we are reminded of the promise of eternal life and a grand reunion with Ma Feely and others in the place that He has prepared for us. My wife Julie and I are praying today that you all feel God's unending presence and His comforting and healing hands of love today and always.
The Tallmadge Family
June 21, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to all the Feelys. Your mother will always be remembered for her kindness and the way she opened her home to all of us in the neighborhood.
Quentin Cartier
June 20, 2020
Feely family, it must just suck not being able to feel the support at a service where lots of friends can provides hugs and smiles to allay the tears, but know that we are out here praying for your strength and peace during this tough time. I have enjoyed getting to know every Feely I have met and that is a testament to your mom. "Job well done, Joan!" You are and will miss her mightily, but may all those happy memories give you some joy. God Bkess you all!
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