HONEOYE — Edna J. “Joy” Botticelli passed away on Jan. 22, 2013, at the age of 93.
She was born on July 17, 1919, in Homer City, Pa. and was the eighth of 13 children born to Ira and Martha Nicodemus.
Joy enjoyed playing softball, as a pitcher and catcher, bowling, roller-skating, oil painting original works and cheering on the Miami Dolphins. She was a member of Hemlock Baptist Church for many years. After moving to Rochester, she met her husband Neil.
Joy was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Jean in 2010. She is survived by her sons, Vincent (Charlene) Botticelli and Gregg Botticelli, both of Honeoye; four grandchildren, Crispin, Charissa, Hanna and Janessa; five great-grandchildren, Ehan, Olivia, Anthony, Sophia and Kaeden; sister, Dona Hill; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main St., Route 20A, Honeoye, where services will immediately follow calling. The Rev. Gary Predmore will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery, Honeoye. Memorial contributions may be made to Hemlock Baptist Church, P.O. Box 244, Hemlock, NY 14466. To send a condolence, please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
I would like to express my dearest thoughts and prayers to Joy’s family.She will be greatly missed.I was Joy’s hairdresser for many years and just loved to see her.She made me smile every time and just was the best client and friend one could have.She not only had a impact on me but my young daughter who often visited the salon,and she would make a point to come downstairs when the salon was at my home to see “Mrs. Joy” and chat awhile.Truly a amazing women who touched my life in many ways.I will cherish the memories I have of Joy.I wish I would have learned of Joy’s passing sooner I would have attended my apology , again my condolences to her family and loved one’s.