Obituary of Joyce Frances Lynch

Joyce Frances Lynch, 85, of Manhasset and Point Lookout, NY, died unexpectedly on January 30th surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 26, 1931 in Forest Hills and raised in Point Lookout and Rockville Centre, Joyce was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Stelzer) Scheer and the sister of the late Jean Barbara Frank. Joyce graduated with honors in Chemistry from Chestnut Hill College in 1953. She became a well-regarded medical researcher at the Rockefeller Institute before marrying her beloved husband, Thomas F. Lynch, Jr., on July 6, 1957 and raising her five children. She was a community leader and actively involved in Strathmore Village Women’s Club, Our Lady of Grace Montessori School, Chaminade High School, and the Manhasset Community Club; a parishioner of Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Manhasset and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Point Lookout; and a highly skilled bridge player. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Long Island, splitting time between the family home in Manhasset and her beloved beach house in Point Lookout. Joyce was a gracious, generous, thoughtful and selfless person who helped others throughout her life, especially in times of need. She lit up a room with her wonderful smile and her gracious hospitality. Joyce instilled in her children and grandchildren the values of family, education, and joy. The Lynch family home was a place where everyone was welcome and made to feel special. Joyce will be greatly missed by her family and many dear friends. Joyce was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Lynch Jr., and leaves behind her five children: Thomas F. Lynch III (Janice) of New York NY, Joseph F. Lynch (Barbara) of Madison CT, Maura Lynch Lewis (Leland) of Manhasset NY, Christopher F. Lynch of White Plains NY and Karen Lynch Ghaffari (Camron) of Manhasset NY; her eleven grandchildren: Kellie Jean Lynch, Megan Lynch, Kristin Lewis, Mary Lynch, Sarah Lynch, Shannon Lynch, Brian Lynch, Caroline Lewis, Thomas Lynch, Harris Ghaffari, and Kate Ghaffari; her dear friend Eugene (Gene) Elliott; her niece, Therese Collins; five nephews: John, Peter, James, Stephen, and David Frank; and many close friends. Visitation will be at Fairchild Sons Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, New York, on Friday, February 3rd from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 10 am at Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 1300 Northern Boulevard in Manhasset. Interment to immediately follow at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to Our Lady of Grace Montessori School, 29 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset NY 11030; 516-627-9255. http://www.olgretreat.com/donate