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Joni
October 24, 2025
Think of you often and the memories we shared. You now have Joey with you. He totally adored you. Love you
Joni
October 24, 2023
12 Years. You were to young. You were to beautiful. I miss you and think of you often! Love you always and forever
Joan Curry
October 25, 2021
Love and miss you. Think of you often rip my friend
Thomas McCarthy
November 2, 2020
We knew Joann through her terrific sons Scott and Erik. These two young men are a reflection of her love for them. May she rest in Peace.
Sheree Notaro (Knull)
November 13, 2011
She will always be remembered and loved. We'll miss you my friend.
Joni Emerick-Curry
November 3, 2011
Scott, Eric, Duane, Danny and Joe,
You know how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your mom, sister. I loved her Dearly. Your all like family to me, just as she was. She loved you all so much. She has made a impact on many lives, and will remain in my heart forever. May her strength be passed down to all of you, to help you get through these very sad times. I am always here if you need me. Please do not hesitate to call me. May she rest in peace. Love you all xxoo
Lisa Ritz-Lenartz
November 2, 2011
Deepest sympathys to Jo Ann's Family. She was a lovely women and it was my pleasure to know her. She will be forever in our hearts.
November 2, 2011
Joe and Family.
I'm so sorry that Jo Ann is gone.What an awesome and classy lady. She will be missed.
Amy Dickson
Wendi Heaton
November 1, 2011
I didn't spend alot of time with her, but the time spent left a lasting impression. Sorry for your loss.
Joy Cotazino
November 1, 2011
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. We are sorry for your loss, thinking of your entire family, today all saints day.
Fondly,
Joe, Joy, Joey & Maria Cotazino
Tracy Perkins
November 1, 2011
So very sorry to read of Jo Ann's passing...she, her son Erik, and Michelle at the Design Studio have been such a comfort to me repeatedly over the past couple of years. She was a tough cookie and I only hope for peace for her now and that she is no longer suffering.
Michelle Morini-France
November 1, 2011
Remembering my friend ( of 45 years ) today and always. I couldn't imagine my life without her or the Leto family; so many great times together thru the years. I loved her like a sister and I home that I brought some comfort to her in her final days. Her road trip now is to heaven....Always and forever your friend!
Charles Bianchino
November 1, 2011
My deepest sympathies to JoAnn's family at this difficult time. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Miz Nicolle Ragone
October 31, 2011
I have not seen Jo Ann in years since I moved from Guilderland. She did my hair for years as a kid and a teenager. And put up with my hair nitemares from time to time with always a smile and a joke. She will be missed. The world has lost a great woman.
Alexa Ritz
October 31, 2011
Jo Ann was one of the most special people I have ever known...She lit up a room with her personality (and her cooking)...Not only did I love her, but my entire family did as well. Especially my grandfather, Bill Ritz II who passed in late June. We will all miss you Jo Ann, a fighter till the end. I love you so much, thank you for ALWAYS being there. Rest in peace my angel, we will meet again...
-Alexa Ritz
MARY BERNARD
October 31, 2011
TO THE LETO FAMILY, WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS MY SADNESS OVER JO-ANNS PASSING. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, JO-ANN WILL BE MISSED. SINCERELY, MARY BERNARD
Karen Glidewell
October 31, 2011
Dear Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Jo Ann's passing. She was a wonderful friend in high school.
October 31, 2011
So very sorry, she's with the angels now..Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Pete and Mary Ellen Lito.
Janis Torre
October 31, 2011
Brian and the Leto family, So sorry to hear of the loss of Jo Ann. May you find solice knowing that she is at peace and pain free.
October 31, 2011
Dear JoAnn and family,
only met you once at a shower. I knew your whole family etc. God Bless to you and all Rest in peace
Helen DeSantis Graves
October 31, 2011
Joey,Dewey and Leto Family...
So sorry for the loss of JoAnn.She will be missed by all.She had a great sense of humor.Keep your memories close. Thinking of you all.
Kim Gauthier,Trisa Sluti & Patti Carney
Marianne Brunelle-Cramer
October 31, 2011
My condolences to everyone. May Jo Ann rest in peace. She's now resting and free of pain.
October 31, 2011
JO ANN, THANKS FOR THE GREAT SMILES, AND THE FUN TIMES WE SHARED. WILL NEVER FORGET,
FASTFRED
JoAnne Christopher - Bonacker
October 30, 2011
To Duane and the Leto family:
So sorry to hear the sad news of
Jo Ann's passing. I have great memories of Jo Ann, as you all do. Memories are blessings that keep her alive in our hearts and in the stories we share among loving family and friends. My love and prayers are with your family.
Nancy zeoli
October 30, 2011
Eric, Scott, Joey and the entire Leto family I am so sorry to hear of Joann's passing.
I was a customer of hers for years at Design studio and saw her through the good times and bad times, but I must say she was always strong, beautiful and a fighter till the end. She is and was one of the nicest people I had the privlege of knowing. She always made time to fit me in for a cut or color no matter when it was, no matter how bad she was feeling, how tired and in pain she was, she was always there for me. She will be missed, loved and thought of often.
Sore high with your wings spread wide open beside my son Bobby and tell him Mommy sends her love.
Rest in peace my friend,
Nancy
Patricia & Kyle Pianowski
October 30, 2011
Eric,Marissa and family our condolences on the loss of your mother, words cannot express feelings at this time. Just remeber all the happiness and love she gave everyone. Our Prayers are with you.
Chris & Ken Chromik
October 30, 2011
Dear Joe, Scott, Erik & Family
Jo Ann was an amazing person that I am so lucky to have known all my life! She was a wonderful friend to my mom when she was sick. One of my memories of Jo Ann was when she had up to Lake Cossayuna after my mom passed and taught me how to water ski, it was the best day! She will be truly missed and forever in our hearts! She will always be our Angel in heaven! With deepest sympathy.
Arlene Leto Lagace
October 30, 2011
JoAnn....you're one of the most beautiful women I have ever had the privilege of knowing.....now you, along with my Mom are one of Heaven's most beautiful angels...rest in peace beautiful angel....Love you....Arlene
October 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear that Jo Ann has passed away. I will always remember the fun we had years ago when we hung out together.I will keep her and her family in my prayers.
Missy Carney Stanton
Lisa Willard
October 30, 2011
Joe and family so sorry for the loss of your sister. May the memories that you have of her live in your hearts forever and give you comfort in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Michelle/Tom McCarthy
October 30, 2011
Dear Scott, Erik, and family,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Words are insufficient to express our deepest regrets or to bring you comfort. She was a remarkable woman with many interests and accomplishments the most notable being the beautiful, loving family she leaves behind. I wish we could be with you at this difficult time but please know that you are all on our minds, in our hearts and in our prayers.
Our love and deepest sympathy,
Michelle and Coach
MaryJ Aidala
October 30, 2011
To Duane and the family & friends of JoAnn; I want to express my sincere condolences for your loss. It was my please to have met JoAnn and see the wonderful, fun-loving woman she has been all your lives! RIP JoAnn you will surely be missed by so many!
Debbie Ritz-Pailley
October 30, 2011
Eric,Marissa,Scott,Joe and Danny,
Words can't express the loss we feel with JoAnn's passing. She was an amazing woman who always had a big smile and a great sense of humor. She will always be a part of our family and forever be in our hearts.
Walter Fisher
October 30, 2011
I'm so so sorry to hear of Jo Ann passing. She was a lovely woman and always seem to be smiling when I saw her at Designs Studio. I'm sending big hugs from afar! R.I.P. Jo Ann
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