JoAnn Patricia "Jo" Tully

JoAnn Patricia "Jo" Tully obituary, Buffalo, NY

JoAnn Patricia "Jo" Tully

JoAnn Tully Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 15, 2024.
JoAnn Patricia Tully (née Love), affectionately known as Jo, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 after a long illness, at the age of 82. Born on July 3, 1941, in Buffalo, NY, JoAnn dedicated her life to nurturing those around her with her generosity, kindness, and caring nature.

JoAnn graduated from Holy Angels High School and later attended Buffalo State University. She devoted many years to educating young minds as a Home Economics teacher in the East Aurora school district, where she left a lasting impact on her students.

A parishioner of St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church, JoAnn was deeply rooted in her faith and community. Her love for golf, coupled with the joy she found in her family's company, filled her life with happiness and contentment.

JoAnn's greatest pride was her family. She is survived by her loving husband, James; children, Kevin Tully and Caren Gaesser (Mark); granddaughter, Samantha Noody; great-grandsons, Jordan Rivera and Josiah Alli; great-granddaughter, Jalissa Alli; niece, Eileen Calaiacovo; and great-nieces, Taylor, Haley, and Ella Calaiacovo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Howard Love; sister, Mary Wilga; and brother, James Love.

JoAnn's legacy of love and devotion will forever be cherished and remembered by all who knew her. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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July 3, 2025

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Bev Gerard

July 3, 2025

Jo, You are in a better place I'm sure, but still missed by many ! Happy Birthday.

LynneMarie (Rainey) Diebold

July 20, 2024

JoAnn was a dear friend of my Mother, Carol Rainey. JoAnn was such a lovely, classy lady with a great heart. I know Mom and JoAnn had lots of fun adventures and very meaningful conversations. I´m sure they are sharing a cup of coffee in Heaven right now.

Dee

July 20, 2024

RIP

Suzan Tully

July 18, 2024

Joann and I were golfing partners in the Sheridan golf women´s league. Sometimes Joann would shine and sometimes I would shine. We were friendly competitors. Also, casino buddies, win or lose didn´t really matter because we had fun together. The thing I´ll always remember is how contagious Joann´s laugh was. She fought the battle and finally has found peace.

Beverly Gerard

July 17, 2024

Her sense of humor was amazing right up til the end, memories of our jokes will last forever! RIP Joann.

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