Joyce Kissane
February 26, 1945 - January 11, 2022
Obituary
Kissane, Joyce K.Saginaw, MichiganBeloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary's in Saginaw, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. Joyce Kay Preston was born on February 26, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Chauncey and Edna Agnes (Koske) Preston. Joyce graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1964. Joyce was at a family picnic at Ojibway Island, where she met her high school sweetheart, Thomas F. Kissane. They enjoyed time with one another and were married on February 20, 1965. She was employed by Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center as a Human Resource Specialist for over 27 years, retiring in 2001. She was a faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Saginaw for over 50 years. Joyce and Tom loved to RV at a number of Michigan state parks including their favorite, William Mitchell State Park in Cadillac. They enjoyed fishing, campfires, biking around Mackinaw Island, riding the blue tandem bicycle with Tom more than 1700 miles, spending time together. They also enjoyed their winter home in Brooksville, Florida for over 16 years. Surviving are her loving husband, Tom F. Kissane; daughters: Tami (Rick) Suwarsky, Michelle (Shelli) Antinarelli and Holli Kissane; grandchildren: Kevin and Kara Suwarsky, Kayla Antinarelli and James (Beau) Zimmermann III; brother, Richard Preston Sr.; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Floyd Preston, Dolores (Preston) Salzgeber and Ronald Preston Sr.FUNERAL SERVICE: A funeral liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 5376 State St. Rev. Fr. Richard A. Bokinski will officiate. Committal service to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 5376 State St. on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American Kidney Fund.Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kissane family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Joyce Kissane
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home
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Love Always Dick
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forever in my heart Little Sister
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James and Cheryl Murray
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Such a beautiful, friendly, and fun filled lady. Everyone that knew her will miss her terribly. Almighty God now has the most perfect angel.
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Mary Lynn Lutenski
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I am very sorry to hear about Joyce passing away. I worked with her at the VA for many years, back in the good old days. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I’m sorry I can’t attend her funeral but please know I’ll be thinking of you all.
Mary Lynn Lutenski
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Staci Lorimer
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Aunt Joyce was so fun to play canasta with. I don’t know who was more ornery or competitive her or Nana??? She was a beautiful woman & will be forever missed. Love you auntie❤️
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Becki
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Aunt Joyce~
please know how much I love you and always have. You were my Aunt, my teacher,babysitter, role
model, mentor, dance partner and friend. I am
so very blessed to have shared such wonderful memories with you and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your life, your patience, and your love with me.
It has been such an honor, and privilege to have had you as my dear Auntie throughout the decades.
You made such a huge impact on my life from the very beginning and were more like my
older Sister than my Aunt. We really grew up together and I have always adored you and will continue to do so until I take my last breath
I am confident that you have found comfort and peace in our Saviors arms and for that I am so grateful. I hope you will do me the favor of giving kisses and huge hugs to all our family that now share eternity with you.
My life will never be quite the same without you but the adoration, love and respect I have for YOU will never die.
I hope when I reach the gates you will be one of the first I see. Until then my sweet Auntie rest in heavenly peace. With all my love……..now and always