Obituary of Joan M. Schimpf

Joan Margaret Schimpf, 86, of Rochester, NY passed peacefully after three weeks on hospice at Creekstone Court Memory Care on February 19, 2022.  Joan was predeceased by her husband Richard W. Schimpf; son-in-law, Kevin C. Nacy; and grandson, Patrick G. Nacy.  She is survived by her children, Virginia Nacy, Donna (Richard) Barrows, Kenneth (Zoe) Schimpf, Douglas (Sabra) Schimpf, Gregory (Carin) Schimpf and Andrea Zona (Jason Marsh); her grandchildren, Maureen (Richard) Thomas, Stephanie Barrows, Kathryn (Nathan) Biglin, Jacqueline (Brett) Holley, Matthew Vogt, Jeffrey (Lindsay) Vogt, Richard (Trista) Schimpf, Stephanie (Matthew) Newcomb, Christina (Trevor) Fabian, Kelly (Zachary) Wojciechowski, Anna, Jennifer, Caroline and Peter, Kimberly (Jason) Cady, Holly (Jordan) Place, Christopher, Erica (Chris) Browne, Thomas (Audrey) Zona. She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren; her sisters, Patricia (James) Yarosh of Florida and Kathryn (John) O’Conner of Alabama and her sister-in-law, Linda Schimpf, Bethany (Kevin) O’Hare, Kaela of Rochester as well as several nieces and nephews.   

This incredible woman raised six children, was a Camp Fire Girl Leader, Religious Education Coordinator, attended night school at RIT, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in 1984, while working full time as a Site Supervisor at Eastman Kodak.  Upon retirement from Kodak, she continued to work at Nazareth College, and volunteered at St. Joseph’s Church and The Shepherd Home in Penfield.  She enjoyed line dancing with the Monroe County Country Line Dancers and loved to travel with the line dancing group.   

Joan had a strong affinity for her Catholic faith, the color blue, Raggedy Ann and Andy, warm weather and sunshine, music (often sharing a chorus of “Zip a Dee Do Dah” with anyone who would join), butterflies, Rummikube and Dominoes.  Joan was well known for her love of making “the best” Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies. Joan was loved by everyone who met her.  

Family and friends may call at Jennings, Nulton and Mattle Funeral home, 1704 Penfield Road, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 5-7 PM. Joan’s Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, 10 AM at St. Joseph’s Church, 43, Gebhardt Road, Penfield. Interment White Haven Memorial Park. Those attending service are asked to wear blue in Joan’s honor.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UR Medicine Home Care Foundation, Inc. 2180 Empire Blvd., Webster, NY 14580.