Obituary of Joann Gail (Campione) Farnham

EAST HERKIMER – Joann Gail (Campione) Farnham, age 73, of Oldfield Drive, passed away surrounded by loving family on Saturday December 23, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, town of New Hartford, NY.

She was born July 12, 1944 in Little Falls, NY a daughter of the late Salvatore and Lena (Kretser) Campione and was a graduate of St. Johnsville schools. She enjoyed working for over 30 years with Wright’s Furniture, Mohawk, NY, namely as an Administrative Assistant. Joann lived a life full of dedication to her family. Sunday’s were a special day when her grandchildren could especially enjoy her cooking. She never said ‘no’ to the grandkids. She loved to take them to the Adirondack Park, Old Forge and Lake George and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her children, John L. Bussone, Jr. and his wife Christina of Syracuse, NY, and Samuel P. Bussone and his wife Siobhan of Camillus, NY. Her grandchildren, Erin, Andrew, Maria and Angela Bussone. Her siblings, Diana Campione of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, MaryAnn Stowell and husband Gary of St. Johnsville, Frank Campione and wife Edna of Keyser Lake, and Peter Campione and his wife Krista of Little Falls. She was predeceased by a brother Samuel Campione. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Cindy Campione. Also surviving several aunts and uncles and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Those wishing to remember Joann in a special way may consider a donation in her memory to the Amazing Gracie Foundation, www.amazinggraciesgift.com. Joann’s private funeral service will be held after the Christmas Holiday, on Saturday December 30, 2017 at a time convenient to the family arranged with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 West Monroe Street in Little Falls, NY. Her interment will follow the services at St. Mary’s Cemetery, town of Herkimer, NY. The obituary has been prepared by Funeral Directors Harry & Kevin Enea and Martin Ciaccia (315) 823-2424.