Joan A. Casey

Joan A. Casey peacefully entered eternal rest on March 8, 2026, after living a full life. She was 92 years old

Joan was born on July 3, 1933, to the late William and Anna Knapp of Garnerville, where she grew up. Joan attended Haverstraw High School and later graduated from St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1953. Upon graduation, she returned to Rockland and began her career at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Shortly thereafter, she met and married the love of her life, John “Jack” Casey.  Together, they raised 3 children and enjoyed boating on the Hudson River and camping throughout New England.

After raising her children, Joan returned to her career in nursing administration and retired from Letchworth Village Developmental Center. Upon retirement, Joan and Jack became “snowbirds,” splitting the year between their country home near Cooperstown, NY, and the beach near Bradenton, FL. In addition to playing golf and fishing together, they enjoyed cruising the Caribbean islands as well as Alaska.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Jill LaMarch; her sons, John (Doris) and William; and 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Al, and sister, Kathryn Reilly.