Joan F. Ryan
Visitation:
Wednesday
March 1, 2023
2-4 PM & 6-8 PM
Location:
John Krtil Funeral Home
1297 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
Funeral Mass:
Thursday
March 2, 2023
10:45 AM
Location:
St. Joseph Church
404 E87th St
New York, NY 10128
Joan F. Ryan, AKA Mom, Gma, JR, Sherlock Joan, Aunt and Friend, passed away on February 24, 2023 surrounded by family after a brief transition to at home support with Calvary Hospice Care. Joan was the epitome of a life well lived. She loved adventure, travel, trips to Atlantic City, playing Pokeno, trying new restaurants, the theater, dancing, but most of all her family and friends. She prayed each day to God, Mother Mary and multiple saints for everyone she loved. Joan derived great pleasure from cooking and watching people eat her delicious meals and baked goods, especially her renowned Irish Soda Bread! She loved seeing her balcony filled with flowers in Spring and Summer, especially orange and coral ones. She opened her home and heart to all.
The last five years were a challenge, but Joan was very determined and a strong warrior. She led by example and maintained dignity throughout all her health setbacks. She taught us how to celebrate life each day, laugh each day and live life to the fullest.
Her request was in lieu of flowers to donate to the restoration of “The Great Doors” at St. Joseph Church, celebrating the 150th Anniversary
Please donate to:
St. Joseph Church
404 E87th St
New York, NY 10128
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Donna M. Hamilton, a beloved mother, was born on December 27, 1943 in Kansas City, MO and peacefully passed away in the early evening of October 31, 2025. Donna’s faith guided her outlook to motherhood and to life. Donna grew up throughout the state of Texas. After graduating high school, her family moved to Washington, D. C. She eventually met and later married Vernon Hamilton (1930-2014); they had three children. Donna enjoyed participating in her church's events, embroidery, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all being with her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile and a kind, friendly personality that was noticed by everyone. Donna retired from New York Presbyterian Hospital after working as a Physician’s Assistant for over 35 years. She worked in the ambulatory surgery and plastic surgery departments, but her passion was in plastic surgery. Donna was phenomenal and highly respected in her field and often would be called upon to help the student physicians. Donna is survived by her three children: Scott, Melody, and Todd, an older brother, John Scott, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Hamilton, who lived nearby, was often at her apartment visiting, going to the store for her when it became too difficult, or trying to keep her spirit up. Donna was loving, kind, charming, and unforgettable. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and she will continue to inspire us all. Two quotes that our mother always told us (and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren): “treat others the way you wanted to be treated” and “do not compare yourself to others because for always there will be greater and lesser persons than you.”
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