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Joann Starr DiPilato
1958 - 2023
Joann Starr DiPilato
1958 - 2023
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1958
DIED
2023
Joann DiPilato Obituary
Holley: Joann Starr (Lusk) DiPilato, 64, passed away June 4, 2023, following a long illness. She was born August 6, 1958, in Rochester a daughter of the late John “Jack” and Mary (Howard) Lusk. Joann was a graduate of Holley High School. She and her late husband Arthur owned and operated Carriage House Catering. She was also a waitress at Sam’s Diner and the Brockport Diner. Joann loved gardening, music, cooking, pets and traveling. Joann will be remembered for her generosity, loving heart and willingness to help anyone. Above all, Joann loved her family.
Joann was predeceased by her sister, Molly, sister-in-law Gail (Rusty) Curtis, son Dylan and husband Arthur. Joann is survived by her children Cole John Charles DiPilato, Logan Dennis DiPilato, Shane Josiah DiPilato and Maggie Starr DiPilato; grandchildren, Sophia La’May Andre, Maizi Starr Andre, Indie Kanson Barber and Memfhis Kavari Barber; sisters, Amy (James) Richardson, Jacquelyn Lusk, Mary (Leonard) Vanelli and Evan Lusk; brother-in-law Charles (Elizabeth) DiPilato; sister-in-law Joanie (Larry) Weed and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joann’s Memorial Service will be held at the Holley First Presbyterian Church 34 E. Albion St. Holley, NY on Thursday June 15 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Orleans Recovery Hope 243 S. Main St. Suite 190, Albion, NY 14411.
Joann’s arrangements have been entrusted to Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes 16650 State Route 31 Holley, NY.
To share a special memory of Joann, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com
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