Joan McCourt

Born in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Joan Nevins married John McCourt in 1958. The newlyweds moved to Staten Island 60 years ago. As a young woman, Joan worked for Con Edison. After raising her children, she returned to the workplace, later retiring from a position at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

Leisure hours were spent serving the community and engaging in several hobbies. Joan was a longtime member of the Huguenot Garden Club [now Richmond Ever-Green GC], and also belonged to the Staten Island Quilters, and Women’s Auxiliary of Richmondtown. She loved cruising to the Caribbean Islands, European travel, and fun times in Aruba.

An active member of the Holy Child Church Adoration Society, Joan served for many years as a Eucharistic minister and teacher of religious education.

A frequent Broadway theater goer, Joan was also an avid cinema buff. A home-team fan, Joan rooted for both the Mets and Yankees. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Joanne and son John. She was much loved by three generations of nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Joan will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Holy Child Church, 4747 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312. A committal service will occur Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:30 AM in Resurrection Cemetery, 361 Sharrott Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10309.

As a reminder, the Governor of New York announced masks will be required for all individuals (age 2 and above) entering the funeral home effective Monday, December 13, 2021.