Joan M. Pellerito

1944 - 2025

Mrs. Joan M. Pellerito, 80, of Deerfield, passed away, unexpectedly, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her home.

Joan was born in Little Falls, NY, on September 27, 1944, the daughter of Walter and Olga (Basey) Palisi. She was raised and educated in Little Falls and was a graduate of Little Falls High School. She furthered her education, earning her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland. On April 1, 1967, Joan was united in marriage with her high school sweetheart, Anthony E. Pellerito, a loving and devoted union of 57 years. Joan was employed as a physical education teacher at Whitesboro High School. She also coached girls' softball, soccer and basketball at Westmoreland High School.

Joan loved spending time at the family camp at Rondaxe Lake in Old Forge and especially loved traveling with her husband, Anthony. They enjoyed many vacations with National Geographic Tours, visiting the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu and other great locations.

Mrs. Pellerito is survived by her loving husband, Anthony; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Brenda Pellerito, of New Ipswich, NH and Daniel and Holly Pellerito, of New Orleans, LA; and six cherished grandchildren, Alexander Pellerito, Sophia Pellerito, Henry Pellerito, Abigail Pellerito, Zachary Frediani and Tyler Frediani.

There are no services planned at this time. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Joan's Life will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., N. Utica. Fond memories and messages of sympathy may be shared at www.heintzfuneralservice.net.