Joan L. Genovese

February 2, 1931 - October 5, 2017

Mrs. Joan L. Genovese, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Her loving sons were by her side. Born in Rockaway, New York on February 2, 1931 to Arnold and Evelyn Sammis Arledge. Joan graduated from Rockaway High School. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Red Hat Society. Joan often volunteered at the Nathan Littauer Hospital and Primary care as well as the Northville Library. She was last employed by the Northville Liquor Store. Survivors include sons, Andrew Genovese(Jean) of Guilderland, Richard Genovese(Peggy) of Ocean Side, and Vincent Genovese of Mt. Sinai. He is also survived by grand children, Andrew, Kelly Richard, Michael(Suheil), Bryan Genovese, Melissa Alyse Genovese; a great grandson, Michael Genovese. She is also survived by a brother, Raymond (Fran) Arledge of Elmont, a sister Pat Knkees of Iverness, FL, neice Adriane and nephew Eric. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Angelo V. “Andy” Genovese whom she wed on October 12, 1950 and he passed away in 1999. Family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 12pm until 2pm at the Northville Funeral Service, Inc. 401 Bridge Street, Northville NY 12134. A funeral service will follow at 2pm with Rev. Dr. RW Williams. Please visit the family’s online condolence website at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.