WESTMERE – Joan A. Bucci Garcelon, 77, of Westmere, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Mrs. Garcelon was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Anthony Bucci and Grace Rapisarda Bucci. She lived in the area most of her life, but had lived in Arizona for four years and Long Island for a few years. She was a communicant of Christ the King Church, and worked for a time for Western Auto. She worked for many years in banking, retiring as a branch manager for Trustco Bank.
Mrs. Garcelon is survived by her beloved husband Robert W. Garcelon; her children Robert A. Garcelon (Johanna) of Barre, VT, Anthony E. Garcelon (Lisa) of Westmere, Maurice A. Garcelon (Vicky) of Rotterdam, and Paul R. Garcelon (Kim) of Westmere; her sister Shirley Valouch of Wickenburg, AZ; and by eleven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany.
To leave a message of condolence for the family or send a sympathy card, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
ned costigan
January 23, 2013 at 6:16 pmTony: So sorry to see your Mom passed, You have my symphany.
Take care. Ned
Becky Ray
January 23, 2013 at 6:44 pmDear Tony,
You have my deepest sympathy. I remember the wonderful good times, parties, the pool, you told me about with your family (and the renovation !). Thinking of you and my prayers are with you and your family.
Becky
Fay & Kevin Allen
January 24, 2013 at 4:21 amBob and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, she was a very loving wife and mother.
We had good times working together and we are sad she has passed.