Joan Van Velson

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joan van velson

Joan Van Velson

January 5, 1932 ~ October 15, 2018

joan van velson

January 5, 1932 ~ October 15, 2018

Joan Louise Van Velson Greece, NY - Monday, October 15, 2018, age 86. Predeceased by parents Earl and Lillian Sprague; siblings, Ann Maas (Al), Earl J. Sprague (Annie), Marion Scott/Stockmaster (Bob), and husband Charles W. Van Velson. Survived by daughters, Ellen Osborn (Dan) and Kathryn Henderlong (Steve), and son, Keith Van Velson of Arizona; grandchildren, Alexandra Payne (Art), Makenna Osborn, Gannon Osborn and Casey Henderlong; as well as several nieces and nephews. Joan was an avid golfer and reader, and a passionate bridge player. She was a longtime advertising representative at the Greece Pennysaver. She was also an active member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, and a volunteer at Unity Hospital and Greece Community Center. Joan was a member of Lake Shore Country Club for 25 years. Thank you to friends and family for all of their support and the wonderful staff at Unity Hospital Pulmonary Care and ICU. Calling hours, Wednesday, October 24, 4:00-8:00, Bartolomeo and Perotto Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane, Rochester, NY. Memorial Service, Thursday, October 25, 10:00 at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 3000 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY. Immediately following, Joan will be laid to rest at Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Bethany Presbyterian Church or the Unity Health Foundation, c/o Unity Pulomonary, 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester NY 14626 in Joan's memory.

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