Joyce-Troy, Jacqueline (Jackie) age 56 passed on to eternal life on March 8, 2016. Beloved wife of John Patrick Troy. Incredible Mom to Sean Patrick, Brian Patrick and Aidan Patrick as well as dog Reilly. Cherished and dedicated daughter of Jack Joyce (Diane) and her long deceased mother, Marie. Beloved sister of Bill (Patricia),Continue Reading
Joyce-Troy, Jacqueline (Jackie) age 56 passed on to eternal life on March 8, 2016. Beloved wife of John Patrick Troy. Incredible Mom to Sean Patrick, Brian Patrick and Aidan Patrick as well as dog Reilly. Cherished and dedicated daughter of Jack Joyce (Diane) and her long deceased mother, Marie. Beloved sister of Bill (Patricia), Bob (Maria) and Janet. Daughter-in-law to Mary Troy ( the late John Henry, jr.) and Sister-in-law to Maureen, Sheila, Michael and Patricia (Mike). She will be missed by her five nephews (Michael, Andrew, Jonathan, Brendan and Ryan) and niece (Caroline), cousins and many friends.
Jackie grew up in the “magical town” of Malverne and raised her family in Massapequa. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School (Malverne), Maria Regina High School (Uniondale), Shepherds College, (West VA) and University of Maryland College Park graduating with a BA Degree in Recreational Therapy.
Jackie worked for Anchor, Special Olympics, HB&L Custom Brokers, sales person for her dad at Northeast Forms, Baldwin Press and most recently as a cashier at Off Track Betting (OTB).
Now some special words about Jackie:
Jackie wanted to be a mother her whole life, H er 11 year younger sister Janet was her trial run. She was a one of kind Mother who moved mountains for her three sons Sean, Aidan and Brian with a determined passion and a smile. She pushed her boys to be the best they could be and never settled, and surrounded them with the love of “Jackie’s People”
She found great pleasure out of watching Sean’s passion for Art /Animation develop, Brian’s love for DVD’s, Disney and celebrating Christmas every day of the year and Aidan love for the oceans, surfing, cycling and working out.
She loved being married to John Troy, Typical Jackie, John had to travel to So. California to hear as she announced it to Janet’s T-bird friends.
She enjoyed hosting in her home with “Chef John” for friends, family and often welcoming strangers.
She enjoyed traveling, mastering the use of her time-share, deal making and trying new things. On vacation she was first one ready in the am to go explore, hit the beach, the mountains, visiting a new church to make 3 wishes, Visit theme parks especially disney or seeing “Jackie’s People”.
She also loved smiling, dancing, music, white daisies, ice cream, the name “Patrick”, giving all three sons the same middle name, scratch off’s, going to the wineries, beach, seeing a play or movie, favorite songs include“Build me up Buttercup” by the foundations, “Wise Men Say” by Elvis Presley, “I Want Crazy” by Hunter Hays, “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole, “Somewhere over the Rainbow” and anything by Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon. But, most of all she loved being around “Jackie’s People”.
From childhood to now, Jackie had lifetime passion for helping special needs children, working at Anchor, running Special Olympics nationally, it’s only fitting that god chose her to be the mother of Brian and Aidan, and she fought hard to give them everything they need surrounding them with “Jackie’s People” who love them so much and will guide them going forward.
The fearless fighter fought a hard battle against this awful breast cancer. Taking her last breath holding hands with the love of her life John peacefully moving onto eternal life for that we know she is smiling down on that sunny day.
In lieu of flowers, Jackie’s preference would be a donation to the AHRC
Foundation,reference In memory of Jackie Joyce-Troy . The funds will be
allocated to the program for her sons Brian and Aidan participate in.
or Mail Check to AHRC Foundation please reference In memory of Jackie Joyce-Troy 189 Wheatley Road, #3 Brookville, NY 11545
Visitation will be at Massapequa Funeral Home – South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Road (Co. Whitewood Drive) Massapequa Park, Thursday and Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Mass will be held Saturday at 10:15 AM at St. William the Abbot R.C. Church, Seaford. Reception to follow.
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