Joan Marie Lynch

Joan Lynch, age 86, of Staten Island, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Cleveland Martin North Hospital in Stuart, Florida. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 28, 1933, to Elizabeth and Joseph Merante, who both predeceased her. She graduated from Bay Ridge High School in 1951. Joan was a loving wife of 57 years to Robert Lynch, mother of Steven Capolino (Michele), Susan Downing (Richard), and Robert Lynch (Vera Cangro). She was cherished by her grandchildren, who called her ''Mair'', Joseph Black, Jesse Black (Nalat), Jillyn Black, Kristin Paribello (Nicholas), John Black, Joseph Capolino, and Brendan Lynch. Joan was also the loving great-grandmother to Javyn, Nalyn, and Suwyn. She is survived by her brother Joseph Merante and his wife Marie. Joan will be remembered by her many extended family members, ''the Lynch's'', cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom she had a very close and loving relationship. Joan and Bob met in 1952 while working at Irving Trust Bank, which was located in the Woolworth Building in Manhattan. They were married in Brooklyn in 1962. They relocated to Great Kills in 1963. When Joan's youngest child went to kindergarten, she went back to work at Community National Bank in Great Kills as head of the proof department. They became snowbirds 12 years ago and spent half of the year in Stuart, Florida, along with other family members. Joan enjoyed their condo, where she was visited by immediate family at least once in those months. While in Florida, Joan made many friends and became involved in the community. After 9/11, Joan was involved with ''Support Our Troops''. Not only did she make monetary donations, but she went once a week and made care packages to send to our soldiers. Joan enjoyed going to the movies, listening to music, watching the three horse races for ''the triple crown'', New York Rangers, and watching NCIS marathons. Joan was known for being a classy woman, always dressed for the occasion, right down to her always present ''high heels''. The most important thing to Joan was family, and she spent as much quality time with them, cherishing every moment. In lieu of flowers, family is asking for donations to on Joan's behalf.

Joan Marie Lynch

August 28, 1933 - May 21, 2020