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Joan Polcari

1950 - 2022

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Fairchild Funeral Chapel

1570 Northern Blvd.

Manhasset, New York, United States

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sunday, December 11, 2022

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Manhasset, New York, United States

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11:45 am - 12:30 am

Monday, December 12, 2022

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Nirav Parikh uploaded photo(s)

Monday, December 12, 2022

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Joan was a gregarious, fun, helpful and kind person. In the time we knew Joan, my family and I had the opportunity to spend time with her on several occasions, one of which we captured in the selfie posted here. I had many conversations with her directly and indirectly these past few years which were entertaining and enlightening. She was a graceful warrior. While talking with her you would never know that she was in an epic war against a life-threatening disease. Even in her state, she wanted to be helpful where she could. We are deeply saddened by Joan’s passing and will miss her. Joan, we will be there for John and I hope one day to bring “Knucklehead and Chucklehead” to reality.

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Thomas G. Corcoran posted a condolence

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Tom and Kathy Corcoran are still grateful for Joan's zest for life and her astute matchmaking. Tom met Joan when she joined ASA sorority at SJU in 1969. Kathy met Joan through Gerry Fagan who joined ASA with Joan in the same year. When Joan and I were in a singles bowling league on LI in October of 1973, Joan put her event planning and marketing skills to work by planning a prearranged rendezvous for Kathy and I to meet at Mulcahy's Bar in Wantagh and net/net we're married three years later. So for nearly fifty-three years, Joan has been someone really special in our lives. Her joyful spirit and outgoing personality will be missed by all. An angel on Earth called back to heaven too early. RIP Joan All our love, Tom and Kathy Corcoran

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

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I had the privilege of calling dear and vivacious Joan my friend for more than 15 years. During that time, we ate and drank and cooked together, we studied art history together, we attended concerts and parties and lectures and museums and baseball games together. She embraced me and my family and my friends. I never had the good fortune to meet a more caring and loving and thoughtful person than Joan. Every holiday season, I would host a Merry Merry Martinis party that Joan attended with John. She was always the brightest Christmas elf in the crowd. No one who met her -- just one time or repeatedly--could ever forget her. She was that ebullient; that good-willed. Always. Everyday with Joan was like Christmas. As contemporaries, I wish I had know Joan during our earlier years, when life seemed so promising and the future stretched before us with no horizon. Nonetheless, I was inspired to be in her midst as she courageously battled back agains the darkest moments of her long and arduous illness. She was as brave and high spirited as anyone could be, even in the worst of times. Joan's love and and strength never failed to shine through. Like all who had the good fortune to know her, I will miss her. But I shall never forget her and the friendship we shared. Joan will live forever in my heart and mind. https://youtu.be/QUB-yifyFvs

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Dana Dillon posted a condolence

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Joan was a vivacious woman who usually had me in stitches when I was around her. My most vivid memory is of her singing “All I Want for Christmas Is You” at 11:30am on Christmas morning, like it was no big deal, all of us laughing hysterically. She was so fun to be around, and also set everyone at ease with her smile and good humor. Joan made it to Manhattan for my mom’s 70th birthday, despite her health status and what a difficult thing it must have been. Her presence was such a gift, not just because she (and John) made such an incredible effort to be there, but also because, even in spite of everything she was dealing with, there she was, cracking jokes and lifting everyone’s spirits. My deepest, deepest condolences.

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Peggi and Ron Dillon posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

In the time that we knew her, Joan was always full of life and full of love. She was an irreplaceable presence who met life head on with a unique combination of spirit, grace and courage. She will be forever in our thoughts and prayers

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Gail Scandurra Boyle posted a condolence

Monday, December 5, 2022

When we were growing up, we spent most of our weekend and holiday times with family. Without fail, we would load into whatever car we owned and head off to Grandma and Grandpa’s house / store in Corona, or to the home of one of our uncles. As a child it was never clear to me how all these relatives were connected. I only knew that after arriving at our destination, the cousins would gather and partner up with appropriate age groups for fun and games. It was evident that these relatives were the people we depended on for help and support. If your family needed something, you reached out to the relative who could help. Although “the war” was never discussed openly with children around, we were all adjusting to a new post-war life in the ‘burbs’, spreading out from Corona, but still close enough to get to family when needed. Joan Marie and Barbara were our closest relatives distance-wise, just a short drive down the road from our house, no highway required. “Uncle Tom”, Joan Marie’s dad, was my grandfather’s younger brother. Due to an 18-year age difference between the brothers, Uncle Tom was more like my father’s contemporary and friend. Joan and Barbara were my dad’s first cousins, even though they were a generation apart in age. Our Moms, Sybil and Joan, had developed a similar friendship, as they were the “non-Italian wives”. Play time with a house full of girl cousins was very noisy. A lot of singing and performing and screaming and laughing. Joan Marie had a lovely voice and an infectious laugh that got everyone going. Occasional sleepovers were exhausting! Our parents worked very hard and pushed us to excel. They envisioned for us college degrees and a more secure life, something they did not have access to. We got the message. Joan Marie excelled in all she did and maintained her sharp sense of humor despite any challenges. The family spread out further but we never lost the connection to where we came from and who we came up with. Joan was always a loving cousin and will be greatly missed.

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Eddy Marinelli posted a condolence

Monday, December 5, 2022

I will miss hearing Joan's voice over the phone ordering hers and John's weekly DiMaggios meal. She was always kind, warm, cheery and caring. She always put others first and would sometimes ask if we were too busy to do anything special for her. A beautiful lady in every sense. I will miss her. May she rest in peace in God's arms. xoxo

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

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Joan was my oldest and dearest friend - we knew each other for over 50 years, having met in college. I will never forget Joan's zest for life, her fantastic smile and contagious laughter. She was a kind, compassionate, loving person - who was always there to support a friend in need, regardless of her own challenges. She loved John with every ounce of her being. He gave her the strength to fight the terrible hand she'd been dealt - never have I met someone more capable of making lemonade when life gives you lemons. May God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again my dear Joanie. Love, Maggie

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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Lisa Nantsis uploaded photo(s)

Friday, November 25, 2022

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My beautiful friend Joan went home to heaven. She fought the good fight, a true warrior. I will miss her dancing and cheering all of us on at pulmonary rehab and all of her encouragement. She will truly be missed. Our condolences to her husband, John, and to all of her family and friends. May your memories of Joan bring you joy and comfort.

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