Joyce Desiderio (Consler)- entered into eternal rest on November 17, 2022. She was a beloved wife of 53 years to John Richard Desiderio. She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Helen Consler; her brother Robert Consler; sister-in-law Susan Consler-Versa; and brothers-in- law John Iuppa and Lawrence Block. She is survived by her brother Donald Consler; her sister Gayle Iuppa; brother-in-law Thomas (Peggy) Desiderio; and 4 sisters-in-law: Ann Consler; Rosemary (Peter) Yurkewicz; Margaret Block; and Kathleen Faticone. Joyce was a loving aunt to 14 nieces and nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews and 5 great, great nieces and nephews. Joyce traveled and lived in many states and countries supporting her husband through a combined 41-year military and Federal Civil Service career. Settling in Maryland, Joyce started an independent business working for twenty-two years as a self-employed bookkeeper for up to ten local businesses at one time. Joyce always made the time to volunteer in many important church activities such decorating the altar area of multiple Catholic Churches, organizing “Time, Talent and Treasure” fairs, and assisting the Red Cross staff and patients at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for over ten years. She blessed the hearts of all who knew her. Visitations and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Damascus, MD on November 28th and November 29th . Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery located at 2461 Lake Avenue; Rochester, NY 14612 on December 6th at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association or the Red Cross.
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I had the pleasure of knowing Joyce all my life. She was the kindest, most quick-witted person with the prettiest high-pitched voice! Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Joyce led a life pleasing to God by truly caring about people. She dedicated time to volunteering at Church and at Walter Reed. She was such a devoted wife to John! He will miss her so very much. Joyce had an admirable bookkeeping career and helped many businesses. She courageously battled the horrific ALS disease. We must be comforted in knowing Joyce has gone home to the Lord and is resting peacefully in the Glory of Heaven.