Marie DaMassa Joseph

Marie DaMassa Joseph died Saturday, Nov. 9. She was born and raised in Schenectady, New York, and grew up in a large and loving family.

Of her many talents, her beautiful voice was most notable. She sang in local bands, churches and special events. She graduated from Mildred Elley Business School, a private all-girls school.

She married Edward Joseph June 20, 1959, and together they embarked on their life's journey through Binghamton, Syracuse, Cicero and Utica in New York; Milwaukee; Louisville, Kentucky, and San Diego, San Jose and Fallbrook.

She became interested in Occupied Japan figurines and wrote a book on the subject, expanding her interest to glassware and furniture. She opened an antique shop and marketed her antiques on eBay.

She is survived by her husband, Edward; daughter Mona, granddaughters Breanna and Kayla; sisters Rose, Louise, Josephine and Carol and many loving nieces and nephews.