Katherine A Joyce

December 28, 1942 - March 3, 2019

Katherine Herpich Joyce, 76, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Long Branch on December 28, 1942 to Robert and Mildred Herpich. Kathie and her sister Barbara Bonforte were active members and contributors doing the work of our Lord at Tower Hill Church in Red Bank. She was an ordained Deacon at Tower Hill and was involved in many activities including Sarah Circle, Bible study, Young at Heart and other hospitality roles. She was also active in the Oceanport Seniors as Secretary. As a Navy Wife, Kathie lived and traveled abroad while raising three sons; LCDR Richard K. Joyce (deceased), Jeffrey K Joyce of Fairhaven and Steven M Joyce of Saco, Maine. In her spare time, she graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Business. Kathie was an avid sailor and enjoyed cruising with her husband, Richard, as well as enjoying their vacations in Florida. She was considered by all to be extremely talented, humble, and tenacious in her pursuits. Her insightful counsel was warmly received and will be greatly missed. Kathie is survived by her husband Richard, sons Jeffrey and wife Tina, Steven and wife Judy, and grandchildren Nicholas and Lauren. In lieu of flowers donations in Kathie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be greatly appreciated. Visitation will be held at the Hoffman Funeral Home, 415 Broadway, Long Branch on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm. A memorial service will be held at Tower Hill Church at a later date.