Joyce Evans

Date of Death: October 13, 2023

Joyce Evans, 76, of Freehold, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, Friday at Centra State Hospital.

Joyce was born and raised in Bronx, New York. A graduate of Columbus High School she furthered her studies at Brooklyn Methodist Nursing School and become a registered nurse in 1967. She worked at Jacobi Hospital, Nyack Hospital, and Westchester Medical Center, as a trauma nurse and as a specialist in cardiac emergency medicine. She saw a need in her community and founded a volunteer ambulance corp, training first responders and helping so many.

Creatively she was an avid quilter and sewist who loved to cook and could find the perfect gift for every occasion.

Joyce is predeceased by her siblings Janice Parker and David Deich.

Joyce is survived by her children Frank Rizzuto and his wife Julie, and Denise McGovern and her husband Mark; her siblings Joseph Deich, Claudia Deich, Deborah Deich, and Leslie Deich; and her beloved grandchildren Shaun, Kerry, Isabella, Frank, and Vivien.

At the wish of the family, Joyce will be privately cremated. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

To leave a message of condolence or to share a favorite memory please visit Joyce’s page at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com

Woolley Boglioli Funeral Home

Mary E. Christopher

Melanie Hofer

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Joyce Evans, 76, of Freehold, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, Friday at Centra State Hospital. Joyce was born and raised in Bronx, New York. A graduate of Columbus High School she furthered her studies at Brooklyn Methodist Nursing School and become a registered nurse in 1967. She worked at Jacobi Hospital, …
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The first thing I noticed about Joyce, was that she was an excellent dresser, Everything she wore was in very good taste. One day i wore a very pretty pastel floral jacket. Joyce told me that if i ever gave that jacket away, i should give it to her. I knew she was joking, but coming from her, that was a real compliment. Whenever i wear that jacket, i will think about Joyce. R.I.P. , Joyce - From Arline Fischer . Aprt.3919

Keeping you in my warmest thought as you navigate this difficult time-and wishing you hope and healing when you are ready.

Sending our condolences from the Hofer Family.

To my dear friend Joyce, words cannot express how much you will be missed. I enjoyed our daily phone calls and shared meals. Our time spent together outside, or on my computer ordering clothes and shoes. Last week we sat outside with John and ordered lotto tickets and had dinner together. I spoke to you a day later and you said you thought you had the flu, and you were calling the wellness center. Peggy the nurse came up to your room and called centra state and they sent an ambulance. I tried calling you there numerous times, but they just kept disconnecting me. When I called the last time, they said you weren't there. I called your apartment and did not get any answer until Monday when Frank, your son, answered the phone and gave me the sad news. The only consolation is that you are no longer in pain, and I pray you are in a better place. I Love you, from Alice

My memory of my sister Joyce is of her practicing piano and of me rigorously bouncing on my hobby horse, all around the living room, in time to her music, like a hobby horse metronome. It started an early appreciation for classical music.

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