Joyce Ann Fishman Obituary (1943 - 2022) - Newton Centre, Massachusetts

Joyce Ann Fishman, of Newton, Massachusetts. Joyce fought a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Joyce was born in Waukegan, Illinois. She earned a B.A. and a Master’s degree from Northwestern University and a J.D. degree and a Ph.D. from Boston College. Joyce practiced construction and franchise law early in her career, and she taught at Boston College for the last twenty-nine years. For forty-four years the beloved wife of Donald A. Fishman and the devoted mother of Karen J. Fishman. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephanie and Joseph. She is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, Karen (Alex) of Newton, Massachusetts; and her sister, Patricia of Wadsworth, Illinois. Joyce’s charm, humor, kindness, and generosity will be missed by all. The family wishes to acknowledge its gratitude and appreciation to Whitney Fernandez, Joyce’s principal nurse and compassionate caregiver, and to Dr. Edward Legare, who supervised her care. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, remembrances and donations may be made to CurePSP, at psp.org.