Joy Paternoster

Joy Ann Paternoster 86, of Kingsford, died Monday,June 10, 2013 at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. She was born on March 2, 1927 in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Carl and Irene (Young) Holtz. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1945 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Joy married her high school sweetheart Thomas A. Paternoster on Aug. 18, 1947 at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church. Tom preceded her in death on March 1, 1994. Joy worked as a telephone operator and later at the Shoe Bazaar in downtown Iron Mountain. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and sewing. Most of all she enjoyed the time she spent at the family camp. She and her husband, Tom loved to be at the camp. They enjoyed nature and the out-of-doors, passing on her skills of trout fishing, partridge hunting, and deer tracking to her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons Dave (Sue) Paternoster of Kingsford and Jim Paternoster of Kalamazoo, one daughter Karen (Pat) Ellis of Kingsford, six grandchildren Mike (Sarah) Paternoster of Marquette, Dan (Jaime) Paternoster of Kingsford, Tim (Sarah) Ellis of DeForest, WI, Emily Joy Ellis of Kingsford, Kevin Paternoster of Kalamazoo, and Kelsey Paternoster of Kalamazoo, three great grandchildren Halle, Samantha, and Addison. She also leaves her special friends Evelyn Thunell and Ruth Clark; and her special friend and neighbor Deloris Hill. She was preceded in death by two brothers Lt. Col. Jack Holtz and Jim Holtz, and infant sister Janet Mae Holtz, and a daughter-in-law Annice O'Brien Paternoster. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10 am at Quinnesec Cemetery. Rev. Michael March will officiate. A Celebration of Life with food and refreshments will follow the graveside services at the home of Pat and Karen Ellis. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Maryhill Manor. Joy's family would like to thank her extended family, the Maryhill Manor staff, for the love, compassion, and care they gave her. Condolences to the family of Joy Ann Paternoster can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joy Paternoster

June 10, 1927 - June 10, 2013