Joanne Marie (Seydak) Richardson

In the rhythm of time, on August 10, 2023, the stage lights dimmed as Joanne Marie Seydak Richardson, a soul of love and melody, took her final bow at the age of 69.

Born into this world on November 19, 1953, in the heart of Philadelphia, Joanne emerged as a note in the symphony of life composed by Henry and Mary Doyle Seydak. Her journey was akin to a ballad, weaving threads of family, friends, creativity, exploration, and warmth. A maestro of artistry, she didn't just paint canvases; she painted a life that resonated with meaning. Wisdom flowed through her like a river, connecting the profound truths she held dear with the whimsy of life's little wonders. A friend, a mother, a sage of laughter, love, and benevolence.

The stage of her life was graced by many, but none more significant than her partner in harmony, Aubrey Pitts Richardson Jr. Their love spanned 38 years, a duet that harmonized their hearts and souls. With a heavy heart, she joined her parents and Aubrey in the eternal encore, leaving behind a world touched by her gentle melodies.

Yet, her melodies live on through her legacy, carried forth by the voices of her son, Aubrey Ill (Lindsey) and her daughter, Ryan Kaye (Daniel). The chorus of Joanne's legacy echoes in the laughter of granddaughters Addison Grace and Hayden Bree, a harmonious blend of generations. Her story continues through the refrains of her brother John Seydak and the countless cousins, nieces, and nephews who form the symphony of her extended family. As the final notes fade, a private celebration of her life will be orchestrated at a later date, a crescendo of remembrance.

In lieu of somber blooms, her family ask you to lift a glass in her honor, a vodka martini with extra olives. May the clinking of glasses be the overture to her memory, and may her melody forever resonate in the hearts of those she touched.

And so, as the curtain falls on Joanne's earthly tale, her notes continue to play, a timeless rhythm in the grand symphony of existence.