Joan Root Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Root (Mechanicville, New York), who passed away on April 7, 2022, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Wilbur O. Root; her son Patrick; and her siblings, Edward, Robert, Martin, Richard "Andy", John and Nancy Welch.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Emerson (Brian) of Venice, Fla, Michael Root (Diane) of Halfmoon, Kathleen Philbin of Hood River, William Root of Mechanicville, Matthew Root (Patti) of Halfmoon and Maureen Codd of Niskayuna. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. or to an Animal shelter of one's choice, in loving memory of Joan Root.
