She courageously battled with pancreatic cancer. She was born on June 22, 1949 to the late Robert and Marie Archer. A native Staten Islander, Joanne grew up in Westerleigh and attended P.S.30 and Port Richmond High School, where she graduated in 1967. She went on to work at Merrill Lynch in Manhattan for 6 years. During that time she met the love of her life, Lester, whom she married on October 21, 1973. They settled in Bay Terrace and waited 9 years before having their two daughters, Lauren in 1982 and Kristen in 1984.
Joanne was devoted to her family. She always put her family first! Even if it meant her doing without. She was the glue that held us together. In her spare time, Joanne enjoyed getting in her car to go off to get coffee at Dunkin Donuts. She loved shopping at Macy's to find the best deals and to use her rewards coupons.
Joanne was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed dearly. She is also survived by three grandsons, Joseph, Christian, Sean, and her brother Robert Archer Jr.
A visitation for Joanne will be held Monday, September 25, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harmon Funeral Home, 571 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310. A prayer service will occur Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM, 571 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310. A committal service will occur Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Ocean View Cemetery, 3315 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harmonfuneralhome.net for the McCarthy family.
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