Morgiewicz, Joan (Marie) Adams

Joan Marie (Adams) Morgiewicz 

Joan passed away on March 24^th, 2024, at the age of 82.

Joan was preceded in death by her father, William C. Adams, her mother, Helen (Nary) Adams, her brother Thomas Adams, and her granddaughter Mary Helen Rose LaLena. Joan was born on June 26^th, 1941, in Rochester, New York. She attended Nazareth University, earning a master’s degree in education. She taught elementary school in Rochester for many years. Joan met Leon in 1968, they were married on April 4^th, 1970. They had two daughters: Ann Marie and Noël. Joan loved to read mystery novels and bake banana bread for her family and friends. Her homemade Christmas cookies and ranch dressing were the best around. Joan was an avid church member, she attended Church of the Assumption for over 40 years. Joan’s faith was strong and comforting. Joan was active in the community; she volunteered at the Fairport Advent House and attended a prayer group up to once a week.

Joan was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She gave endless support to all her loved ones, impacting the lives of many. She is survived by her loving husband, Leon, her sisters in law: Jean Adams and Bernadette Sidoti, her two daughters: Ann Marie and Noël, her godson Patrick Lattin, and her four grandchildren: Zoë, Zachary, Gina, and Owen.

Viewing hours will be Tuesday April 2^nd from 3pm to 7pm at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home off of Route 31 in Egypt. Services will be held at the Church of the Assumption on Wednesday April 3^rd at 9:30am. Services will be followed by a reception at Barnard’s Banquet Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shepard Home in Penfield, the hospice that took great care of Joan.