| Date of Birth | May 6, 1929 |
| Passed Away | December 19, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Rochester |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | December 29, 2010 |
| Service Time | 1:00 PM |
| Service Location | Cedar Park Cemetery |
| Interment Location | Cedar Park Cemetery |
ALPER, JOAN
ROCHESTER- Joan Alper, 81, of Montpelier Circle in Rochester, passed away early Sunday morning (Dec. 19, 2010) at Highland Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn on May 5, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Novitsky Klein. She was also predeceased by her husband Stanley in 1977.
Joan was employed for many years at New York University in New York City and retired from there as the Director of Continuing Education.
Moving to Rochester about twelve years ago Joan began her new life and was a passionate volunteer at Lolly Pop Farms, fulfilling her great love of animals. Joan also volunteered at the Brighton Library satisfying her love of learning.
Her family includes her two daughters, Jan Alper of Rochester, Kathy (Richard) Dessena of North Hornell, her grandson Sam Dessena and her four beloved cats, Purrcy, Pippi, Lucy and Mia.
Services and interment will be at Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus NJ on Dec. 29, 2010 at 1 PM. Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell, NY.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to their favorite animal shelter.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contact Lolly Pop Farms for more information.
I am so sad to hear of Joan’s passing. She was a wonderful, passionate woman about her volunteerism at Lollypop Farm and I admired her for all her stamina. Walking dogs in the worst weather, because she knew they needed attention. I will truly miss this strong, loving person. It was a privilege to know her.
Joan was my neighbor. I shall miss our chats, comparing notes on plants, and especially about cats. Joan was such a great help when I got Charlie, my tuxedo cat. She would come over and visit us often. We shall miss her so much. I just know she is now at peace and caring for many “heavenly creatures”. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Dear friend, I am missing you so much already–your presence at Lollypop Farm, working with the cats with you at Rochester Animal Service, the times we’d go out to eat, the many many talks we have had. Our friendship enriched my life
for over eleven years and I will always remember you with love.
I am very saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. She was my mentor when I started volunteering a Lollipop. She gave me words of wisdom that I will always remember. Her dedication and love of animals was an inspiration to those that she touched. May she rest in peace.
Kind neighbor, wonderful cat sitter (she left entire diaries chronicling my cats’ actvities!), library colleague, fellow film lover, but most importantly Joan was a good friend. I am so fortunate to have know her.