Mrs. Joan Marie Risavi
December 2, 1926 - October 17, 2014
Joan Marie Risavi, 87, passed away peacefully at the Cortland Regional Medical Center Nursing Facility on October 17, 2014. Joan was born in Toronto, Canada on December 2, 1926. Her given birth name was Joan Marie Bannon. She was adopted at age 4 by the late Henry and Helen Peters of Cortland and remained a life long resident. She met and married her late husband, Michael Risavi while serving her country during a short stent in the United States Marine Corps. Surviving are her four children, Robert (Judy) Risavi of Cortland, James Risavi of Beverly, Mass. Sandra (Donald) Radley of Granite Falls, N. Carolina and John (Christine) Risavi of Jamesville, N.Y., also surviving are four grandchildren, Erin (Benjamin) Tongue of Vestal, Christopher (Michelle) Risavi of Cortland, Jacob and Jillian Risavi of Jamesville and one great grandson, Eliot Tongue of Vestal. As per Joan's request there are no calling hours or public services. Many thanks go to Kevin Dean and all the nurses and aides at the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility of the Misty Glen unit who gave quality care and compassion to Joan during her stay. Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y. www.riccardifuneralhome.com
Joan Marie Risavi, 87, passed away peacefully at the Cortland Regional Medical Center Nursing Facility on October 17, 2014. Joan was born in Toronto, Canada on December 2, 1926. Her given birth name was Joan Marie Bannon. She was adopted at... View Obituary & Service Information