FERRITT, Joan

1933 - 2024  (90 years)

• Name	FERRITT, Joan
  Birth	24 Oct 1933	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Gender	Female
  Death	20 Jan 2024	Buffalo, Erie County, NY
  Person ID	I44217	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	5 Feb 2024

  
  

  Father	FERRITT, John J
  Mother	STACHURA, Anna   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F14998	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	LENZ, Robert Gerorge,   b. 14 Jan 1935, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. Bef Jul 2008 (Age < 73 years)
  Marriage	19 Jan 1957	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Notes	Niagara Gazette - 1/1957 A reception is being held at the Echo Club this afternoon, in, honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert George Lenz, after their marriage this morning (Jan. 19, 1957) at U o'clock at Sawed Heart Church. The Rev. Francis Gardner performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride who is the former" Miss Joan Ferritt, is the daughter of Mrs. John J. Ferritt, North Ave., and the late Mr. Ferritt. She was given in marriage by her uncle, Joseph Stachura, to the son of George M. Lenz, Main St., and Mrs. William Bogart, Fanwood4 N. J. A floor-length gown of while embroidered crystalette was chosen by the bride. The scoop neckline was accented with tiny lace flowers. Her silk illusion veil was caught with a crown of seed pearls and iridescent sequins. She carried a prayer book topped with a white orchid. Miss Brenda Lenz, sister of the bridegroom, was the maid of honor. She was attired in a ballerina-length gown of blue and white net over pale blue taffeta and a matching blue taffeta cummerbund. She wore a headband of- blue taffeta and net. Michelle Collins, cousin of the bridegroom, was flowergui. Thomas Connelly was best man. -; ^ For receiving her. guests, the mother of the bride was attired in a toast lace over taffeta dress and a corsage of yellow roses. The grandmother of the bridegroom. Mrs. R. B. Lowry, wore a :navy blue dress and a corsage of pink roses. For a wedding trip to New York City, the bride will depart in a pale blue jersey sheath dress and black accessories. The couple will reside at the Yorkshire ApU., Ninth street.
  Children	1. LENZ, Mary Grace,   b. 24 Aug 1964, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 21 Oct 2020, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 56 years)   2. LENZ, Robert J   3. LENZ, Millicent   4. LENZ, Joanne
  Family ID	F14997	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	22 Jan 2025

  
  

• Notes

  Joan (Ferritt) Lenz October 24, 1933 - January 20, 2024 Joan Lenz, 90, of Niagara Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20th at ECMC after a courageous 8 year battle with Alzheimer's disease.  She was born in Niagara Falls on October 24, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Stachura) Ferritt.   Joan attended local schools and graduated from NFHS in 1951 and then attended Cornell University until 1953.  She married Robert G. Lenz in January 1957 and she spent the next 14 years raising her children.  She went back to school and graduated from Buff State with her Masters Degree in 1972.  She worked for many years for Family and Children's Services. Joan was a wonderful cook and made every birthday and holiday special.  She had the green thumb of the family and spent much time gardening.  She was a lifelong cat lover and an avid reader. She is survived by three children: Robert J. Lenz, Millicent Lenz and Joanne (Andy) Bavelas and three grandchildren: Helena, Anna, Adam and 5 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother John Ferritt, her sister-in-law Brenda (John) Cassoni and her niece Diana (David) Hills.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Mary, her grandson Apollo and her niece Carol (Mark) Traina. There will be no prior visitation.  A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers offerings may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Save a Pet or the SPCA.