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Joyce Guilianelli Obituary

Guilianelli, Joyce RENSSELAER Joyce M. Guilianelli, 93, of Rensselaer died on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Joyce was born in Ticonderoga, the daughter of Eben and Lillian Mae (Benway) Chappell. She was a lab technician for Sterling Drug for over 10 years, then teaching arts and crafts at SUNY and later at her adult home in Van Rensselaer Heights. Joyce earned an achievement award from the governor for meals on wheels. Predeceased by her husband, Carlton Guilianelli; and siblings, Richard, Charles, Isabelle, Rosemary and Frederick Chappell. Joyce is survived by her children, Joan Guilianelli, Patricia Elmore, Lori Guilianelli, Robert (Ursula) Guilianelli, Donald (Linda) Guilianelli, Kenneth Guilianelli. Joyce is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014 at Rockefeller Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at the Church of St Mary where a Mass of Christian Death and Burial will be celebrated. Friends may attend her calling hours Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in New Rural Cemetery, East Greenbush.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2014.

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Darlene Mccarty

August 13, 2014

Joyce was a very very friendly woman as I knew her only for a short time,Rensselaer Heights. She was a dear woman who had the mind and heart of a young woman. I will always miss her. My blessings to all her family.

Donna Reed-Mann

August 12, 2014

Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. I found out today and I'm sorry I wasn't able to make the service. Your Mom was a very sweet lady. It seems like a life time ago that she made clothes for my Barbie dolls. It brough back so many memories when I thought of her . My prayers are with you and your family.

Helen Mason

August 9, 2014

To Ken and the Guilianelli Family.MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ARE SENT YOUR WAY,MAY YOU FIND COMFORT WITH ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES SHE HAS LEFT BEHIND,GOD BLESS

August 9, 2014

What a very sweet lady & friend you were to my mom & dad, Pat & Mike. Heaven has gained another very special angel. Thoughts & prayers go out to the entire family. May God give you strength, peace & comfort.
Robin Lynch

Linda Byer

August 9, 2014

I hope and pray that you find peace in the memories you made together. She was always so cheerful and was willing to share her crafting knowledge with all the women at different senior groups. I am grateful that she was a friend of mine. She will be missed.

Mary & MIchael Meleco

August 8, 2014

To Aunt Joyce's Family
Aunt Joyce was a special Aunt, the kind of Aunt everyone wishes they had.Her memories will be always be in our hearts. We will also miss those no bake fudge cookies she used to make for us!
The heavens will shine brighter now since our Lord invited her into his kingdom .

August 8, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. Our condolences. Brian, Kim and Valerie.

August 8, 2014

My condolences to the Guilianelli Family.
Joyce was my best friend for many years
and I will remember all the time we spent together - a special Lady.
Love you forever,
Marilyn

Patty Carlucci

August 8, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to you all, many great memories I have of Joyce,
Love

August 8, 2014

sorry for your loss the Cellini family

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