Joanne E. Shamy

October 21, 1931 - October 18, 2013

Joanne E. Shamy, 81, passed away on October 18, 2013 in Heartland of Waterville. She was born in Toledo on October 21, 1931 to Madeline and Frank Furfaro. She and her husband Albert owned and operated the Griddle Cake Restaurant for 37 years. She was a longtime member of Christ the King Church and was an avid dog lover. Joanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and was especially proud of her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Albert; daughter Janet (Stephen) Gwin; grandchildren Zachary and Madeline; brother Frank as well as many nieces, nephew, special niece Pat and dog Molly. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Francis, Mary Bobby and Albert. Her family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Christopher and Beth Brickman and the staff at Heartland Hospice of Waterville for the excellent care that she received. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday October 22, 2013 from 2:00-8:00PM in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home where funeral services will begin at 11:00AM on Wednesday. Rev. Dominique Savyo Officiant. Interment will be in Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial donations are asked to consider the Humane Society. To send her family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.