Sr. Joan Mary Gleason

Sr. Joan Mary Gleason (Sr. Mary Laurentia) of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at the age of 88 at Sapphire Nursing and Rehab Center in Newburgh, NY.

Sr. Joan Mary was born on November 2, 1932, in Goshen, NY, and entered the Sisters of the Presentation on September 8, 1951. She professed final vows on April 27, 1957. She graduated from St. Michael High School, Manhattan, and earned BS and MS degrees from Fordham University.

During her ministry, Sr. Joan Mary taught at St. Frances of Rome and Immaculate Conception Schools, Bronx; St. Paul the Apostle School, Yonkers; St. Raphael School, Long Island City. She served as principal of St. Rose of Lima School, Rockaway Beach, and St. Bartholomew School, Yonkers. She also served as Coordinator of Religious Education in St. Mary’s Parish, Marlboro.

In addition to her family of the Sisters of the Presentation, Sr. Joan Mary is survived by her cousins, Gladys Connally and Mary Gamard.

Sr. Joan Mary was predeceased by her parents, James and Mary Elizabeth (Maloney) Gleason and her brother, John.

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