MCCORMICK, Joan Marie
1930 - 2021 (90 years)-
Name MCCORMICK, Joan Marie Birth 3 Apr 1930 Buffalo, Erie County, NY 
Gender Female Death 5 Mar 2021 Lockport, Niagara County, NY Person ID I173102 Laur from Germany Last Modified 7 Mar 2021
Father MCCORMICK, Emmet G Mother ELLIOTT, Margaret d. Yes, date unknown Family ID F63035 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family BRIODY, James Thomas, b. 1931, Lockport, Niagara County, NY d. 28 Jun 2021, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 90 years) Marriage 7 Jul 1956 Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY Notes - Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/7/1956
St. Peter's Church, Lewiston, was the setting for the
wedding at 11 o'clock this morning of Miss Joan Marie
McCormick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet G. Mc-
McCormick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett G. Mc-
Mrs. Francis M. Briody of 424 High St. and the late Mr.
Brlody. The marriage was solemnized by the Rev. Michael
J. Campbell before the altar enhanced by pink roses in
gold vases flanked by cymbodium ferns.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a gown of imported
Swiss organdy, designed in tiers.
The pointed back of the formfitted
bodice dipped into a chapel
train. Her veil of French illusion
was caught to a crown of organdy
petals. She held an heiroom
Prayer Book, which had been car-
ried by all the brides of the fam-
ily, covered with white roses and
stephanotis.
MAID OF HONOR
Miss Patricia M. McCormick of
Lewiston, sister of the bride, was
maid of honor. She wore a waltzlength
gown of imported white
organdy over shell pink taffeta.
Her headpiece was of pink organdy
petals, ahd she carried a crescent
cascade bouquet of pink shaded
sweetheart roses with ivy.
Bridesmaids were the Misses
Ann M. Mowbray, cousin of the
bridegroom, and Mary Catherine
Oswald, bot of Buffalo. Junior at-
tendants were the Misses Susan M
and Joan E. Blazer, nieces of the
bride, of East Aurora. The gowns,
headpieces and bouquets of the
bridesmaids and Junior attendants
were identical to those of the maid
of honor.
Richard M. Degan of Lewiston
was best man and ushers were
Dr. John E. McCormick of Snyder,
borther of the bride, and Patrick
J. Labby of Lockport.
The All Male CUuU uf Nlagaia
Falls sang the nuptial mass.
For her daughter's wedding,
Mrs. McCormick favored a pale
pink organza princess gown with
matching hat. Her corsage was
of rhubrum lilies. The bridegroom's
mother chose a yellow
sheath gown complemented by a
white hat and white orchid cor
sage.
GARDEN RECEPTION
A wedding breakfast was served
at the Niagara Falls Country Club
following the ceremony, and a re
ception was held in the garden of
the bride's home. Strolling musicians
provided music at the reception.
For their wedding trip to the
Laurentians, the bride has chosen
a beige cotton dress with white
accessories, complemented by a
corsage of sweetheart roses. On
their return, Mr. and Mrs. Briody
will reside at 52 Remick Pkwy.
Out-of-town guests were from
Olean, Rochester, Washington and
Alabama.
Children 1. BRIODY, James Thomas 2. BRIODY, Molly 3. BRIODY, Ann 4. BRIODY, Susan Family ID F63034 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 16 Nov 2024
- Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/7/1956
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Notes - Obituary of Joan M. Briody
A kind, nurturing soul who spent her life caring for others, Joan Marie (McCormick) Briody, passed away March 5, 2021 at the age of 90, following a brief illness. Joan was born April 3, 1930 in Buffalo, NY to Margaret (Elliott) and Emmett McCormick. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her siblings Mary Blazer, Patricia DiCamillo, Jack McCormick, and Margaret Degan and great-grandson Kian Burke.
She is survived by her devout husband of 65 years, James Thomas Briody and their children Molly (Michael) Gatto of Blue Bell, PA, J. Thomas Briody of San Francisco, CA, Ann (Daniel) Petock of Lockport, NY, Susan (Robert) Burke of Stuart, FL, and daughter-in-law Greta Schultz of Youngstown, NY. Joan is also survived by her loving grandchildren of whom she was especially proud: Meghan (Travers) Mackel, Shaun (Jaime) Burke, Ryan (Casey) Burke, Erin (Steven) Schlegel, Emily (Franziskus) Bertl, Nicholas (Emily) Gatto, Patrick (Melissa) Briody, Kathryn (Justin) Lute, Kelley Petock, and Elizabeth (Courtney) McKeegan and her 17 great-grandchildren. She believed that her greatest accomplishment in life was her loving family.
Joan graduated from Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She worked at Bell Aerospace as a nurse prior to her marriage to Jim in 1956. She and Jim owned and operated Briody Health Care Facility from 1960-1990. In her retirement, Joan remained an active member of the Lockport community.
Joan was incredibly selfless and was someone that was always concerned about the welfare of others and always wanted to give back to the community. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation (Lockport Memorial Hospital Campaign), 5300 Military Road, Lewiston, NY 14092 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family will be holding a memorial service in the coming months.
- Obituary of Joan M. Briody