Joyce Pieloch passed away peacefully at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, Virginia on Friday, September 9th, 2022.
The family will receive friends at the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal, Virginia on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 between 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm, with a memorial service at 2:30 pm. Entombment will occur at the Northport Rural Cemetery at a later date in her beloved hometown of Northport, Long Island.
Joyce was born on September 10, 1947 to Stanley and Shirley Newman. Joyce was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Joyce is survived by her husband Mark of 50 years; daughter Tracy; son Michael; four grandchildren: Hailey, Kacey, Griffin, Peyton; and sister Sharon.
Joyce graduated Northport High School in 1964 and married her husband Mark, prior to moving to Virginia, in 1971. For 20 years, Joyce was a dedicated and active member of the Saint Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Joyce’s family and friends were her greatest source of joy. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her generous heart, acts of kindness, attentive ear and her bright shining spirit. Joyce had a passion for interior decorating, gardening, antiques, estate sales, B&Bs, crocheting, Stephen King books and Beatles music.
The family extends deeply heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful, helpful, caring and compassionate staff at Hidden Springs Senior Living and Blue Ridge Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org or to the Blue Ridge Hospice at https://brhospice.org.