Joanne P. Wojtusiak

CORNWALL — It is with the deepest sadness her family announces the passing of Joanne P. Wojtusiak on December 13, 2021, at the age of 77. Joanne passed peacefully in her sleep from complications associated with Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by her two brothers and sisters-in-law, four nieces and nephews and numerous friends and other relations.

Joanne was born on May 29, 1944, in Queens Village, New York. Self-described as a war baby, her father was deployed in Europe on the date of her birth. She financed her own college education graduating from City College of New York in Queens, (Queens College) with a B.A. in 1965. She was married to Richard Wojtusiak in 1966, until his passing in 1970.

Joanne had a passion for knowledge; with this came a love of travel. Immediately following college, she traveled through Europe “before it was cool,” moving from Paris to Istanbul. She continued traveling the world as her career progressed as she worked in various marketing positions before starting her own company, Skylight Communications, where she helped executives hone their communication skills.

Throughout her life she displayed an independent and courageous streak championing a wide range of causes ranging from women’s rights, individual responsibility, local environmental support and the betterment of her adopted home in Cornwall Bridge. On a personal note, she was particularly proud of her home including the garden that was featured in several local and national publications. Her furnishings included many early American pieces reflecting her love for history, the Northeast and Cornwall in particular.

Joanne was laid to rest on December 19, 2021, at Calhoun Cemetery in Cornwall Bridge. In lieu of flowers donations are being accepted for the Michael J. Fox Foundation (www.tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=2209&np=true) and/or Tunnels to Tower (tunnel2towers.org)