Rhinebeck- Joan Ann Marvin, 85, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 in Rhinebeck.
Joan was born July 28, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Katherine Ethel (Wylie) Fitzpatrick.
She was a graduate of Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA.
On October 2, 1954 she married Robert J. Marvin, Sr. at St. Gregory’s Church, Brooklyn, NY.
In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by her children, Joanne (Mark) Ceglarski of Bristol, CT; Robert J. (Gayle) Marvin, Jr. of Pawling, NY; Paul J. (Melissa) Marvin of New York; James W. (Montie) Marvin of Houston, TX; John R. (Ani) Marvin of Rhinebeck; Maureen (David) Carroll of Newburyport, MA; William R. (Yuko) Marvin of Rome, Italy; Barbara (Roger) Nozaki of Barrington, RI; Ann Marie (Robert) Swann of Williamstown, MA; and Eileen (John) Hosbein of Petaluma, CA; son-in-law John P. Pollis of Rhinebeck; 34 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren; sisters-in-law Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Marilyn Kelly Marvin, Julie Fitzpatrick and Shirley Fitzpatrick.
She was predeceased by her daughter Mary Elizabeth Pollis; brothers Richard B. and J. Robert Fitzpatrick; and brother-in-law William R. Marvin, Jr.
Joan was a member of the Good Shepherd Church, Rhinebeck. In addition to working in her husband’s law office, she volunteered for several charitable organizations including Northern Dutchess Hospital and Northern Dutchess Caregivers. Most of all, she took great joy in her family. Her legacy is extensive. Joan connected with every one of her children, in laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren on a personal level, making each one feel special. Her love of her family was returned in full measure. She remembered every birthday, every anniversary. She was in all ways remarkable.
The family extends their appreciation for the compassionate care provided by Hudson Valley Hospice and by Alice Cunningham.
Calling hours are Friday 4 to 8 PM, at 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 11 AM, at the Good Shepherd Church, 3 Mulberry St., Rhinebeck. Interment will follow at the Rhinebeck Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Good Shepherd Church, Rhinebeck, NY, or Starr Library in Rhinebeck.
