Friday, 28 October 2016 16:21
Joan H. Constantine
BALLSTON SPA — Joan H. Constantine, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 30, 1943 in Albany, the daughter of the late George Becker and Helen Horan Becker.
Joan was a clerk for the Social Security Administration office in Albany for many years. Joan gave of herself tirelessly, graciously and freely. She expressed her joy in serving others. She loved word puzzles and cherished time with family. She was a loving, kind and caring person who always put others first. Joan’s home was full of love and compassion.
She is survived by her loving husband Paul J. Constantine; her sons, Paul J. Constantine (Kimberly), and James P. Constantine (Stacy Lea); daughter, Dawn Constantine (Robert Lutz); sister, Jean Brennan (Jimmy); brother-in-law, Roger Archibald; sister-in-law, Barbara Becker and Ruther Martin-Staff (Michael Staff); grandchildren, Alexandra, Grace, Anna, Miranda, and Shayla; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her brother, George Becker and sisters, Judy Archibald and Janet Becker.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa with Father Vivacqua officiating. At the family’s request, there were no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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