In Loving Memory of Joyce Dorothea Maggiore

March 25, 1944 - July 9. 2026

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Dorothea Maggiore (nee Meigel) on July 9, 2026, at the age of 82.

Born on March 25, 1944, Joyce was the beloved daughter of Donald & Dorothea Meigel. She grew up in Elmont, NY, where she began her life surrounded by family and memories that helped shape the loving and devoted person she became.

Joyce will be remembered for her caring heart, strength and deep love for her family. She found her greatest joy in the people she loved and took great pride in the family she built. Her kindness, warmth and the memories she created will remain forever in the hearts of those that knew & loved her.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Leonard Maggiore and their children, Tammy, Dorothy, Joanne & Peter, her sister Kathy Bestler & brother, Donald Meigel. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Tiffani, Kevin, Christopher, Brianna, Skye, Isaac, Queen, Josh, Matthew & Aidan. She also leaves behind her cherished great grandchildren, Jeremiah, Roman, Valentina & Leo.

She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Gail Gleason and her granddaughter, Angie, who remain forever loved, missed & remembered.

Joyce's love, wisdom and the countless memories that she created will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and generations to come.

She will be deeply missed, forever cherished & always remembered.

Visitation will be July 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, 220 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542.