Joyce W. Dolan

Residence in New City, NY, surrounded by her loving family . She was born in Brooklyn,

NY to the late William D. and Veronica Woglom. A mother of six, she was married to her

best friend, Robert F Dolan, until his death in 2012.

Joyce and Bob lived in Pearl River, NY, where they raised their six children and where

she was active in the community. She served on the Board of Directors of the Rockland

County American Red Cross, and as a Trustee on the Board of the Orangetown

Museum where she was responsible for fundraising and public relations. As a member

of the Board of Directors of the Association for Retarded Children, Joyce assisted in the

establishment of the first Community Residence in Rockland County. In 1986, she was

named “Woman of the Year” by the Pearl River School Board for service to the

community. She also served as Eucharistic Minister at St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic

Church .

Joyce was employed by the Greater New York Blood Center, as a Field Consultant for

ten years where she promoted and coordinated blood drives in Rockland, Westchester,

and Orange Counties. During this time she organized the largest community blood

drive in the state of New York.

In retirement , Joyce and Bob moved to Pine Lakes Estates in North Fort Myers, Florida

where she learned to play golf, and continued to be involved in the community and

church. She was the President of the Pine Lakes Women’s Club, served as the

Chairperson of the Pine Lakes Social Committee, and as a member of the Board of

Directors of the Pine Lakes Estates Homeowners Association. In addition Joyce

continued to be active in the church. She was part of the original team to raise funds to

build St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in North Fort Myers. She joined the parish

council, was part of numerous fundraising campaigns over the years, and continued to

serve as a Eucharistic Minister at St Theresa Roman Catholic Church.

Joyce is survived by her sister, Betty Bastian of North Fort Myers, FL; her sister-in-law,

Patricia Dolan of Pearl River, NY; her children, Robert F. Dolan, Jr., (Mary) of

Washingtonville, NY; Kevin M. Dolan (Nina) of Port St Lucie, FL; Katherine Silverman,

(Bart) of New City, NY; Brian J. Dolan of Orangeburg, NY; Jeffery S. Dolan, (Sherri) of

Washingtonville, NY; and Andrew W. Dolan, (Jean) of Chester, NY. Her grandchildren,

Brandon (Shelby), Robert, Courtney, Scott, Nicole, Ryan, John, Zachary, William and

Kimberly; her great grandchild, Connor; many beloved nieces and nephews; and

extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Michael J.

Higgins Funeral Service at 321 South Main Street, New City, NY. A mass of christian

burial will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St Margaret’s Roman

Catholic Church, 115 West Central Avenue, Pearl River, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Joe Raso Hospice

Residence, part of United Hospice of Rockland.