Joanne M. Cerminara, 69, of East Otto, NY, passed away on March 17, 2025 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Bari) Masocco.
Joanne was a graduate of LaSalle Senior High School, and later earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Niagara County Community College. On August 11, 1978, she married Patrick Cerminara, Jr., NCSD Ret., at Prince of Peace Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Joanne’s career as a Registered Nurse spanned 40 years. She began working at Deaconess Hospital and later at Buffalo General Hospital, before starting at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY, where she dedicated 35 years as an Operating Room Nurse until her retirement in 2019. She trained and precepted many future Operating Room Nurses during her time at Mt. St. Mary’s, cementing her legacy and leaving a lasting impact on future care partners.
Joanne was proud of her volunteer work at many organizations, namely at St. Aloysius Church in Springville, NY, where she helped to prepare meals for grieving families. In her spare time, she enjoyed practicing yoga, weight training, hiking, biking, bird and nature watching, playing pickleball, and practicing archery. She was also a tremendous cook. Joanne will be remembered most for her loving, honest and generous nature – she was accepting of all people and was always non-judgmental. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her husband of 46 years, Joanne is survived by her children, Patrick (Elizabeth) Cerminara III, Kyle (Katlyn) Cerminara, Natalie (Mark) Budd, and Eric Cerminara (fiancée Evelyn Kouya); her grandchildren, Jack Cerminara, Joey Budd, Norina Budd, and Renee Cerminara; her sister, Linda Masocco, as well as by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304. Joanne’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 21 at 11 AM at St. Peter R.C. Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. Everyone please assemble at church. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Visitation
Thursday, March 20, 2025
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
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Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, March 21, 2025
11:00 AM
St. Peter R.C. Church
620 Center Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
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