Joan E. Laffin
- Feb 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 25
1938 - 2026
OBITUARY:
Joan E. Laffin was Called Home on February 21, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie; at the age of 88. She was born and raised in the Village of Wappingers Falls on February 14, 1938, daughter of the late Antonio & Antoinette (Andretta) DiGregorio.
On May 7, 1960 at St. Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls, she married the love of her life John ‘Jack’ Laffin, who predeceased her after 51-years of marriage on February 21, 2012.
Joan was a former active member of the Catholic Daughters of the America (CDA). She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, golfing, and time at Cape Cod and the Jersey Shore. She treasured her incredible group of life-long friends and loved spending time with family. Her grace, style, wit and unconditional love will be missed by all who knew her.
Joan is survived by her son, Patrick Laffin and his wife Lynn; her daughter, Dana Rebecca and her husband Craig; her daughter-in-law, Anita Laffin. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Nick (Charmaine), Melissa (Louis), Joshua, Whitney, Simon, Noah, Jacob and Jeffrey (Casey); she also had two great-grandchildren, Owen & Rylee.
Along with her parents and husband, Joan was predeceased by her son Gary Laffin and her twelve brothers & sisters.
Her Family will receive Friends on Wednesday, February 25th from 3-7 PM at the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for her family at St. Mary’s Church, Clinton St., Wappingers Falls, New York.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan’s name can be made to the Knights of Columbus Council 1646, 2660 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com
PUBLIC VISITATION:
Wednesday, February 25 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
PRIVATE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:
Church of Saint Mary
Wappingers Falls, New York
PRIVATE INTERMENT:
St. Mary's Cemetery
Wappingers Falls, New York
Our condolences.
We miss her dearly. She was a good and friendly neighbor. She was living right across our house.
We just came to know the sad news of Joan. We came back from India last Friday after a two-month visit.
Joan and her sisters were pleasant people.Prayers forv her family.
Dana and family, Dave and I are so sorry to read about Joan. I always remember her as a cheerful, friendly neighbor. May the love of your family and friends sustain you during this time. You are in our thoughts.
Ann Barton
So sorry to read about your mom she was my babysitter back in the day when we both lived on west main st. We always got together w the CDA dinners RIP my friend