A lifelong resident of Yonkers, Joan was the beloved daughter of Edward and Mary (Ciarletto) Doyle and the admired sister to Edward and Bernard Doyle. Joan is predeceased by her husband of 45 years, George P. Graff. Joan left an indelible mark on all those fortunate—and in some cases, unfortunate—enough to meet her. Her infectious laugh and odd, witty sayings could put a smile on your face, even on the worst of days. Joan had an infamous “tell-it-how-it-is” attitude. Whether it be her rambunctious grandchildren or the poor cashier at the McDonald’s drive-thru, no one was spared from Joan telling it how it is. Joan was an avid bowler and active member of the Altar Society at St. Anthony’s Church in Yonkers. Three of her cherished grandchildren attended St. Anthony’s School. To them as well as their many friends, Joan was known dearly as “Grandma Joanie.” The most important thing in Joan’s life was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She would proudly boast their accomplishments to anyone who would (and would not) listen, no matter how small. Joan would do anything for her grandchildren, from offering last-minute car rides to giving them money in secret. “Shh, don’t tell your father,” she would say. Joan is survived by her loving daughters, Pamela and Cheryl, their supportive husbands, Dominick Wirchansky and Patrick Chen, and six precious grandchildren, Mary Ann Amadio, Richard Amadio, Daniel Wirchansky, Tyler Chen, Paul Chen, and Patrick Chen, Jr. In these trying times, please live by Joan’s words, “Don’t hold hate in your heart. You will only hurt yourself because the other person doesn’t know or doesn’t care.” Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday 3-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony’s Church on Monday March 1st at 10am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Ave.
Yonkers, N.Y. 10703
(914)965-5488
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