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Joyce Mickus Obituary

Mickus, Joyce Marie CLIFTON PARK Joyce Marie Mickus, 66, of Garden Drive, died on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was born on January 7, 1947 in Rotterdam and was the daughter of the late James and Marie Rossetti Boyle. She was a graduate of Draper High School and had retired as a clerk from the AON Insurance Company in Colonie. She was an avid New York Yankees fan and the loves of her life were her children and grandchildren. She is the beloved wife of Richard W. Mickus, who she married on April 28, 1978; the devoted mother of Louie Kexel of Clifton Park and Bruce (Kathy) Kexel of Waterford; cherished grandmother of Lauren and Evan Kexel. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013 in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, in Clifton Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804. Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 19, 2013.

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Anne P

March 21, 2013

Richard - I'm so saddened to hear of the loss of your wife. May God's grace and peace surround you and your family during this season of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle DeSantis

March 20, 2013

To the entire Mickus family - Oh how Joyce loved you all! She spoke so often of you to us 'Combined' girls...and she would always smile and laugh during those stories! What an amazing person she was, warm and welcoming, funny and caring...one of my favorite people! I am so thankful to be able to call her my friend and will miss her terribly. My deepest sympathies to each of you, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa & OJ Barr

March 20, 2013

Lou,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Tina Kerr

March 20, 2013

Louie and Bruce and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mommy! I have nothing but great memories of her. I pray for God to heal your family & guide you through this most difficult time. May your mom's spirit be with you all now & until the end!
Love Tina (Grock) Kerr

Pat Overholt

March 20, 2013

Richard,I am so sorry for your loss. From the whole 3rd shift we are thinking of you in your need of time.

March 20, 2013

Dick - I was so sorry to hear about Joyce. She was a wonderful person and I always enjoyed teasing her! She was always good to talk to about things as she had a no nonsense approach. She was great to work with at Combined Life! I will miss my "little friend". Debbie Rafferty Houghtaling

Lynn Belz

March 20, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce was such a sweet woman and a pleasure to work when when I was at Combined. She will be greatly missed.

Cora Berry

March 20, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. It was an honor to work with her at Combined (AON). She had a wonderful sense of humor and I thought of her fondly! She will be missed.

Lynne Herriman

March 19, 2013

I was so very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You have my deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Katie Buckley

March 19, 2013

So sorry to hear about Joyce. She was a friend to all at Combined Life Insurance. Joyce was my 'Yankee buddy.' She will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Leslie Hughes

March 19, 2013

To the Mickus family, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Joyce. She was a wonderful woman and I LOVED working with her. She will be greatly missed.

Cora Berry

March 19, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. Joyce's family and friends are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I enjoyed working with Joyce at Combined...she had a wicked sense of humor and was a really nice gal.

March 19, 2013

DEAR DICK & FAMILY, THIS IS JOYCE'S & DICK'S LONG-LOST FRIEND,CAROLE. JOYCE AND I BOWLED TOGETHER FOR MANY YRS; JOYCE WAS AN EXCELLENT BOWLER. MY HUSBAND&I LIVE IN FL. I WAS SADDENED TO READ OF YOUR LOSS. TAKE CARE

Christine Merrill

March 19, 2013

So sorry to learn about the passing of your wife,Richard. May you and your family be blessed with peace during this difficult time.

Mary Cogan

March 19, 2013

Richard, may God bless you and your family with courage and peace during this sad time.

Mary Cogan

March 19, 2013

Richard, may God bless you and your family with courage and peace during this sad time.

Pam Perez

March 19, 2013

Thinking of you and your family. You will all be in my prayers.

Wendy LeBlanc

March 19, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss Richard.
You and your family will be in my thoughts.

Joanne Dugan

March 19, 2013

Thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow. So very sorry for your loss. You have another Angel to watch over you.......

Dawn Johnson

March 19, 2013

I will always remember what a wonderful lady Joyce was. She was sweet,kind and loved by everyone. I am very sorry to hear of her passing and will miss talking with her. May she rest in peace.

Sue and Jeff Coonradt

March 19, 2013

Richard and family Jeff and I are very sorry to hear of Joyces passing we are here if you need anything

Joanne Dwornik

March 19, 2013

Richard, I am so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking about you. Joyce will remain in your heart forever and in your memories.

Bev & Tim Pritchard

March 19, 2013

Remembering your great love story today and always.

March 19, 2013

One of the wonderful grandmothers to ever walk this earth. We shall all miss her.

March 19, 2013

RICHARD,
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF JOYCE MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
DENISE AND BILL MOREHOUSE
SARATOGA SPRINGS

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