Joan K. Creeden

Rosendale - Joan Katherine Creeden, 89, of Rosendale, died on Monday April 24, 2023 at HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston. She was born August 26, 1933 in Hachensack, NJ as Katherine. She was adopted by Harry and Anna Quinn in 1935 and named Joan Katherine Quinn and raised in Rosendale, NY. She first lived on Main Street and then since 1945 she lived on James Street. Joan was educated at the Rosendale Union Free School on Snyder Ave. in Rosendale, St. Peter's RC School in Rosendale and St. Ursula's Academy in Kingston. She had been employed by Hercules Powder Co. in Port Ewen and IBM in Kingston. She was also a bus driver for 23 years at Arthur F. Mulligan Inc. in Tillson until her retirement. Joan was predeceased by her husband Jerry Creeden whom she married April 27, 1957. Jerry died July 22, 2006. She is survived by her daughter Connie A. Creeden - Muller, former son in law Steve Muller and her pride and joy granddaughter Molly Katherine Muller. She is also survived by "adopted daughters" Janice Mulligan Cole and Patti Fogarty. Joan had many James Street friends who watched carefully over her. She was loved by all. As was her wishes Joan will be cremated and interred at St. Peter's Cemetery in Rosendale with services being held privately. Memorial donations are requested to the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston, NY 12401. George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., Rosendale, is assisting the family with arrangements. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com) https://www.lastingmemories.com/joan-k-creeden