Town of Greenfield, NY - Joan Elizabeth Taylor, of Daniels Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (July 27, 2010) at her residence. She was 74. Born on Feb. 26, 1936 in Port Henry, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Anne (Esposito) Salerno and in high school, was a volleyball player, cheerleader and voted Class Venus! A former resident of Malone, NY, prior to moving to Saratoga Springs many years ago, Joan had worked for the late John T. Roohan in real estate and was a former employee of Skidmore College. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Greenfield Center, she was a longtime active member of the Ladies Guild. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband and soul mate, James F. Taylor, whom she married on Oct. 6, 1956. He was taken from this life much too early on Feb. 9, 1994. She also lost her dear sister, Mary Ann Saunders, to cancer a few years ago. Survivors include her son, Andrew J. Taylor and her adopted son, Bob Lane, both of Greenfield Center; her daughter and son-in-law, Jill Taylor-D'Andrea and Frank D'Andrea; two sisters, Rose Capuano and Louise Wheelock, both of Port Henry; three brothers, Paul and Pat Salerno of Port Henry and Joe Salerno of VT; she was "Grandma Joanie" to many, especially her three beautiful and talented granddaughters, Taylor, Quinn and Zoe D'Andrea; and also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many loving and dear friends. Her kindness, generosity and warmth was unrivaled. She touched many lives with her thoughtful, caring ways. She believed it was her mission in life to take care of everyone around her - even perfect strangers were welcome into her home and in her heart. As one who never forgot a birthday or anniversary, she will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her. Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 5pm Sunday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Monday (Aug. 2, 2010) in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Memorials may be made in her name to benefit children with HIV/AIDS at St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN38105 or to any area agency that may benefit wounded service personnel of the US military. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.