Johanna A. "Joan" Pettit

Albany-Johanna “Joan” A. Pettit on Monday, August 2, 2010 surrounded by all her children, Mom went to join Pop in Eternal Rest. Born January 20, 1929 to Frank and Anne Czernicki. Mom grew up in Albany, attending St. Joseph’s Academy and Cathedral Academy. She is survived by siblings Frank (late Emily) Czernicki, Theresa (Maurice) Geer; and leaves us so she can join Barbara (John) Rosenzweig and Mary Richardson. On August 20, 1949 Joan married the love of her life, Paul J. Pettit and her legacy starts with Jo Ann (late Chic) Burkhartt, Paul F. (Kimberly) Pettit, Debbie (Ray) Engel and Bryan (Kit) Pettit. The legacy continues with her adored grandchildren, Jennie, Matt and Paul Michael Pettit; Eric Burkhartt; and Kim (Tom) Burns, and Jessie B. Engel. Mom beamed when visited by her great grandchildren, twins Tommy & Joey Burns, and their little sister Katie. There really isn’t enough space in this newspaper to list all of mom’s cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces….um, you get the idea…but we do have to mention her not quite adopted daughter, Donna Richardson, who always kept the rest of us in line. Mom worked for NY Telephone Company until her first child was born. Then after she and Pop raised the four of us, started a 22 year career as a floral designer for Emil J. Nagengast Florist; all the while remaining passionately devoted to Our Lady of Angels Parish in various capacities as PTA President, Bingo Committee co-chair with Pop, and sharing her beautiful singing voice with the OLA Choir for too many years to remember. Mom enjoyed her well-deserved rest and relaxation; always reading, feeding four kids, relatives, family, friends, etc at the summer camp at Sacandaga. Mom loved her pets almost as much as her kids, and after Pop passed, was welcomed into The Living Community at Teresian House, where she leaves behind many dear friends. Our family would like to thank the entire Teresian House Community for caring for mom as if she were family. Funeral services Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 8:30 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Matthew’s Church, Voorheesville at 9:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday, August 6, 2010 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. To leave the family a special message on their guest book; view her Cinematic Life Tribute; obtain a prayer card or directions; or share a photo or E-Card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Donations to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204 would be a perfect tribute to Mom’s love of animals. We all love you, mom. Life will Not be the same without you… We are So gonna miss- -the chocolate chips!

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Johanna A. "Joan" Pettit

January 20, 1929 - August 2, 2010