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Joyce Firstiun Obituary

Firstiun, Joyce M. RAVENA Joyce M. Firstiun, 72, passed away suddenly on August 6, 2020. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James J. Firstiun; children, James R. Firstiun Jr., Michael Firstiun, and Christy Firstiun; sister, Nancy Miller; aunt, Starlene Haviland; eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, at 11 a.m. in Chestnut Lawn Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers a donation in Joyce's memory may be made to the Albany City Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1999, Albany, NY, 12201.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 9, 2020.

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Mary Kallner

August 13, 2020

Jimmy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Always in my heart and thoughts.

Mary Kallner

August 13, 2020

Jimmy, I don’t know if you will see this but I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great woman. Always in my heart and thoughts

Mary Kallner

August 13, 2020

Jimmy, I don’t know if you will see this but I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great woman. Always in my heart and thoughts

Mary Kallner

August 13, 2020

Jimmy, I don’t know if you will ever see this but I am so sorry for your loss.

Tina Mattick

August 12, 2020

My Heart goes out to Dad Firstuin, Jimmy, Mike, Christy & Family on the passing of Mom Firstuin. She was such a Wonderful Lady...Just remember: Everytime You feel just the slightest breeze go by n then you realize there's no breeze at all...that is Mom Firstuin Gently wrapping her arms around you keeping you all safe! RIP Mom Firstuin...You're Forever in Our Hearts

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Frank McFarland

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Kathy Rundberg hunter

August 9, 2020

Joyce was one of the first people I met in the new Baltimore reformed church, she welcomed me with loving open arms. Rest In Peace Joyce, my thoughts and prayers are with you Jim. Kathy Rundberg Hunter

Tammy Tucker

August 9, 2020

My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Joyce you are a beautiful angel

marie a myers

August 9, 2020

Joyce was a great lady great friend and a great person....to the firstiun family my thoughts and prayers with you in the darkest time for you and your loved
ones.
Marie myers
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Starlene Haviland

August 9, 2020

God's gift to all who knew her. She was loved by all who knew her.I am so sorry for your loss and mine. All of you will be in my heart and prayers.

Douglas Adams

August 9, 2020

My condolences to the entire family,,Joyce was a very nice lady and will be missed by many,great memorys as a teen going to the house with her son's hanging out,,we will definitely miss her and I will never forget the good memorys,,RIP friend,,Doug A.

Alana (Crudo) Maiello

August 9, 2020

Jim, Michael and Firstiun Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Alana (Crudo) Maiello

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11:00 a.m.

Chestnut Lawn Cemetery

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