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Joyce M. Opitz Obituary

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Joyce M. Opitz

Waterford, NY

February 12, 1935 - June 7, 2020

Joyce M. Opitz Obituary

WATERFORD Joyce Fisher Opitz, 85, of Clemente Lane passed away peacefully Sunday June 7, 2020 with her loving family at her side at her son’s home. Born and educated in Waterford she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Leona Desnoyer Fisher. Joyce was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford. She especially enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s recitals, games and other school activities. She also enjoyed golfing, fishing and yard work. Joyce is the widow of Peter C. Opitz who died in 1995. She is the loving mother of Timothy J. Opitz (Jill) of Clifton Park and the sister of Marilyn Gillespie (Ronald) of Waterford and Carol Hines (Edward) of Saratoga. She is the proud grandmother of Joshua and Rebecca Opitz. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family and interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterford. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to: Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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