Joan Houlihan

Joan Houlihan obituary, Bronxville, NY

Joan Houlihan

Joan Houlihan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fred H McGrath & Son, Inc. - Bronxville on Oct. 8, 2024.

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Joan Margaret (Pallace) Houlihan, born August 10, 1937, died peacefully on October 7, 2024.
She is survived by her children: Jeremiah A. Houlihan, II of Southbury, CT; Patrick P. Houlihan (Diane) of Camden Wyoming, DE; Edward D. Houlihan, Jr. of Southbury, CT; Kevin G. Houlihan (Joann) of North Salem, NY; and Terence J. Houlihan (Eileen) of Ridgefield, CT. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward, Sr. Joan was grandmother to Dylan (Daria), Hannah, Douglas (Alyssa), Aidan, Eva, Timothy and Daniel.
She was a devout Catholic with an unwavering faith who appreciated all things beautiful: art, literature, film, nature, people and laughter. She was known by her family and friends as a great conversationalist. In her later years, she became a NY Knicks fan.
Joan was adored by her family and expansive friend community. She enjoyed meeting people and introducing whomever she was with, to that new person. She took time to let people know that she cared and was interested in them.
Joan had a healthy sense of humor and tried to see multiple perspectives of complex situations, and because of these wonderful characteristics, she will be missed by many.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 14th from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fred H. McGrath & Son in Bronxville, NY, followed by a mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, October 15th, at 9:45 a.m., at St. Joseph's in Bronxville. Donations in Joan's memory can be made to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor Spiritual Life Center
Calling Hours: 4 to 8 pm, Monday, October 14, 2024
Mass: 9:45 am, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville
To Live Stream the Mass: Please Click Here
In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions may be made to Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor Spiritual Life Center

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Denise Ferrandina

October 13, 2024

I had the privilege of knowing Joan for the last 20 years. She was a spiritual and compassionate friend and always took the time to listen to all who turned to her for her spirituality and faith. She was my Mom's dearest friend and they spent hours discussing the problems of the world solving them with love and laughter. Joan will be missed by family and friends but heaven has another angel to watch over us always.
Our deepest sympathy Denise and Joe Ferrandina

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