Joyce E. (Szczykutowicz) Palczynski; October 21, 1941-February 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Palczynski. Dearest mother of Michael J. (Linda) Palczynski, Nancy E. Heichberger and James B. (Shannon) Palczynski. Grandmother of Christine (Nick) Hudson, Eric, Nathan (fiance James Koszuta), Jacob and Lauren (fiancee Jonathan Anstett). Adoring great grandmother of Madalyn, Lucas, Milo, and Kade. Daughter of the late Walter and Jane (Balcerak) Szczykutowicz. Sister of Linda Czop and the late Robert (survived by Linda) Spencer. Joyce was a proud graduate of Empire College and she worked for the Erie County Department of Social Services for 30 years. Joyce loved life, her children, gardening, the beach, music, a game of cards and a good beer. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 21st, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the F.E. BROWN SONS FUNERAL HOME, 6575 E. Quaker St., Orchard Park, NY where a funeral service will follow at 12 PM.