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Cynthia Showman posted a condolence
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Mom was an inclusive person. Our door was always open.
People she met casually in our lives either at church, through our Dad at work or throughout the community were always welcome at our home.
Many times she would invite them to eat at our holiday table if they had no family close with whom to celebrate. They became part of our family almost instantly.
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Cindy Showman uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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You were the bestest Mom any girl could have. I'm so grateful for you.
RIP and say "Hi" to Dad and my husband Jim for me. Until we meet again
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Frank Phillips posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Q: How would you describe Joan to someone who had never met them?
A: I remember just how welcoming Joan was when I met her. I am her son-in-law, married to her oldest daughter, Deb. As we got to know each other I found what a kind and caring person she was.
Our relationship at the end of her life was comfortable, which I know not everyone gets to be. She was kind and she taught me about hockey. She will be missed!
Frank Phillips
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Suzanne DelVecchio Glenn posted a condolence
Monday, March 9, 2026
My mother was a strong woman. She was a romantic at heart and a true 50's woman. She accepted guidance and leadership from her husband. She guided her household with a stern but tender hand raising her children to be hard-working and independent. She loved when others recognized that she had a sense of humor often shadowed by her larger-than-life husband. She was a good friend to many along the way and kept tabs on her friends with fierce determination.
I was honored to have been with her to the very end of her life and to assist her passing to the other side - where peace, love and tranquility abound. She went on to live with God, in whom she placed her faith.
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Karen Adams posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
There are such few times that our families got together but was so intrigued with my DelVecchio cousins. My mom Evelyn kept me posted when another baby was born. When the baby boy came we were very happy for them. I will miss your Christmas cards Joan and think of you in Sodus Bay, a most precious home. Cousin Karen Adams (Bazer)
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Marlene Croft posted a condolence
Thursday, February 26, 2026
To the DelVecchio Family:
I have spoken to your Mom several times, she was a lovely person. Sorry I have never met her .
May all the wonderful memories help you through this trying time.
Marlene Croft
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Deborah Phillips uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Mom (and Dad) used to play a game with all seven of us. They wanted to hone our observation skills. They said they would pay $1 each time we found a misspelled word or a grammatical mistake in magazines, newspapers, books, or on TV. And they did follow-through with this. I still do this today with my family. They delight in it. Here is a photo of me sharing this with my three children.
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Deborah Phillips uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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One of the things I admired about our beautiful Mom was her character. She exemplified the virtues. She had a strong moral compass. When I visited with her (when she and I were alone) we spoke a great deal. We discussed what she believed; what it was like growing up for her; and why she chose to raise all seven of us the way she did. I know she was a wonderful Mom. For example, it’s true she did not have much of an independent life. Nor did she have many years working away from the home. It was what she chose. She wanted to have a large family. Even though she could not model the independent life, she thought about what would help make us successful. She knew in life it was essential to raise strong, independent children, and that is what she taught us. She made it a point to spend time chatting with each of us right after we returned home from school. She was loving, supportive and guided us to become independent adults. And in that she was successful!
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Deborah Phillips uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Mom used to say she liked Friday the 13th. She was born on a Friday the 13th in December. She thought it was a lucky day for her. I believe the Holy Spirit was sending us a positive message about our lovely Mom when he allowed her to pass away to heaven on a Friday the 13th in February. Mom also loved ice cream. Here’s a photo showing her enjoying some!
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Deborah Phillips posted a condolence
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Mom was supportive in so many ways! Believe it or not, she devoted her time to write each of the seven of her children every single week while we were attending college! The letters were two or three pages long! She had great penmanship, too. I have a grateful ❤️ for that because my penmanship has been noted, too. True, her letters outlined what her plans were for the week, so many might grouse about their banality—I simply loved them. I missed them when they did not arrive when I anticipated them to arrive. I carry on the tradition my Mother began, although I write to those friends I meet in my Bible studies to help encourage them, and I write positive letters to people I do not know nor have ever met. I thank my Mom (and Dad) for the high verbal abilities they inspired when I was growing up!
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Deborah Phillips posted a condolence
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Mom was such a creative person! She made small painted candles. She decorated the windowsills with her candles. She knitted and crocheted. While Nani Pearl, her Mom, preferred crochet to knitting, Mom and I were the same. We both preferred knitting. One of the most creative things Mom did happened every summer. There was a community parade that led to the carnival. Mom came up with so many costumes!
I think not a summer went by that we didn’t receive accolades for our costumes while we walked in the parade! Some were Tony the Tiger, a bowl and spoon. We went as Dorothy, the Tin man, and Cowardly lion.
It was so much fun!
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The family of Joan Marie DelVecchio uploaded a photo
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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