Joyce E. Eppler

Joyce Elaine Eppler of Guilderland, NY passed away in her home on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 2:05 pm with her husband Brian, daughter Helena and granddaughters Amanda and Hannah by her side. She was 79 years old.


Joyce was born on October 24, 1944, in Schenectady, NY and was the daughter of the late William and Lempi DiDonna. She was a graduate of Schalmont High School and had various careers from owning businesses to her most beloved position as a Hospice Aid for several years.


She is survived by her spouse Brian Eppler of Guilderland, her daughters Helena Pisano of Clifton Park and Tamara Shannon of Schenectady, her 3 granddaughters Amanda Clark of Glenville, Hannah Valiquette of Schenectady and Aubrey Tindiglia of Schenectady and her 2 great-grandsons Damien and Declan Clark of Glenville. Joyce was predeceased by her daughter Tonya Henderson of Schenectady.


Joyce came from a very large family consisting of many siblings. She is survived by her brothers James and Richard, sisters Kathleen, Cynthia, Judy and Brenda. She was predeceased by her brothers William, Robert, Joseph, Anthony, Ronald, Gary and Edward as well as her sisters Sylvia, Eileen and Lillian.


Joyce's greatest love was her family and all of her pets she had throughout the years. She also enjoyed cooking, traveling, casinos and horse tracks as well as playing Billiards on various local APA Leagues for many years.


A Memorial Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie NY 12205. A Time of Remembrance Service will begin at 7:00pm. Friends and family are welcome to share a story or favorite memory of Joyce during the service.

Memorial donations in Joyce's name can be made to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, //www.stjude.org/donatetoday, or, Animal Protective Foundation, //www.animalprotective.org/make-a-donation