June 25, 1931 ~ December 1, 2023
Joyce T. Rowan, 92, passed away on December 1, 2023 in Staten Island, NY. She was born on June 25, 1931. A native of Staten Island, she attended Curtis High School. She married the boy next door, her beloved husband of 39 years, Raymond Rowan, who predeceased her in 1990. Ray always called her his honeypot which always brought a smile to her face. She is survived by her loving daughters Sean Hanly, Margaret Rowan. Her adoring grandchildren Heather Schroeder, James Hanly, Alexandra Hanly, Kelsey Allen, Liam McCloskey and Melissa McCloskey. She was predeceased by her beloved Husband Raymond Rowan and her daughter Barbara Allen.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302
December 13, 2023
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Funeral Service
Christ Episcopal Chuch
76 Franklin Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
December 14, 202310:00am
Private Cremation
thomas kosky says
i was sad to hear AUNT JOYCE had passed.my condolences to MEG & SEAN and her grandchildren.she was always good to me.i will never forget her.
Meeg says
Thank you so much Tommy. We are all saddened by her passing. She loved you very much
Sean Hanly says
Thank you Tommy. She loved you very much.
Sean Hanly says
Thank you Tommy. Mom loved you very much.
Barbara Chris topher says
We were saddened when heard about Joyce. We were neighbors We moved there in 1979
She was always so loving and kind
She will be be missed by everyone who knew her especially my family.
The Christopher family.
Meg says
Thank you Mrs. Christopher. I appreciate it. We have a lot of fond memories of living next door to you
Sean Hanly says
Thank you Mrs Christopher. My mother would appreciate your kind words. My family really enjoyed your family. Great memories.
Frank and Linda Randall says
We are sad to hear of Joyce’s passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family. May she rest in peace.
Meg says
Thank you so much for your condolences. We appreciate it.
Sean Hanly says
Thank you Linda and Frank. My mother always enjoyed seeing you both and she loved the Vagabond Missionaries! Mom always told me when she bumped into you at Key Food Linda.
Frank L. Kendrick says
I was saddened to hear of “Aunt” Joyce’s passing. My condolences to Sean and Meg and their families, as well as, Barbara’s family. She’s my Mother’s cousin, but I always thought of her as my Aunt. I have many fond memories of her and her family during my visits over the years. I was always welcome in her home during my years at Rutgers, as well as, the years before and after. I will miss her.
Meg says
Thank you so much Frank. I remember your all your visits fondly. My mother loved you so.
Sean Hanly says
Thank you Frank for your condolences. Mom was so proud of you on the Rutgers football team and going to some of the games. We all loved your visits. So many fond memories.
Meg says
My mother’s was a life of love and great acheivement.
I remember her from my days in girl scouts. She was a leader with Collete Martin and they were affectionately known as Rowan & Martin, a well-known comedy duo. She was an antique dealer with her partner Alice Casey, a gourmet caterer with her partner Carmela Leverock, a fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Foundation with Teri Russo, a contributor to the Staten Island Council on the Arts working to establish the Botanical Gardens in its early days, an active member of Christ Church, later becaming a Boy Scout Leader for Troop XIX.
She loved helping people and would do anything for family and friends.
She will be missed. Rest in peace.
Janice Gondeck Quinn says
Sean, Meg and extended family,
Losing a parent leaves an empty hole in our lives and I feel for the sense of pain and loss you are going through. I am sad at her passing, and also sorry for the health issues that plaqued her late in life.
You were lucky to have Joyce in your lives, as was anyone who knew her. I have fond memories of visiting the Rowan house in my Scout and teenage years. It was always the place you looked forward to going to. Indeed Joyce and Ray were the cool parents and often the only parents that hung with you while you were visiting.
I remember taking Garde Manger classes at the Rowan house with the guys and what a time was had by all! Joyce was always a real “hoot,” quick to find the humor in the oddest situations and she was always quick to point out some underlying cheekiness in the conversations. We laughed and laughed and laughed!
I wish I could be there to celebrate her life and her gift for warming our hearts. Joyce was a great lady, a loving and caring individual. I know a smile will always come across my face when I think of her!
Thanks for the memories Joyce!
With love,
Janice
Meg says
Thank you Janice. There were a lot fun and fond memories of my mother. Undeed, 196 was the place to be!
Mary Ann Stiles-Elakman says
Sending condolences for the loss of your Mom, your Nana. I remember times when I was lucky to be included in a family activity; there was never a dull moment. Lots of fun and great food thanks to Joyce. She had the touch to make everyone in her home feel special, not to mention the best birthday parties (always with Aunt Doris’s help). I’m sure you are missing Barbara keenly at this time, and your Dad. My love and sympathy to you. Meg, your entry including your Mom’s accomplishments is beautiful.
Meg says
Thank you Mary Ann for sharing those beautiful memories. They really brought me back. Oh, those birthday parties! She was beloved by many. God Bless you