Joyce Ann McAndrews McBreen died peacefully on July 7, surrounded by family, in the Malibu home she occupied for nearly 50 years.
McBreen was born on Aug. 27, 1925, in New York City. She and her husband Geoff, who passed away in 2008, raised six children— Geoff Jr., Peter, Brian, Brendan, Sean (deceased) and Mary Jo (deceased)—on Point Dume.
McBreen was a longtime volunteer at Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church and St. John’s Hospital, where a plaque honors her 25 years of service.
McBreen and Geoff were married for more than 60 years. In addition to her sons, she is survived by grandchildren Erin, Brian, Jr., Molly, Geoff, Brendan, Miles, Owen, Phoebe and Rio, and great grandchildren Emma, Conor, Aidan, Caitlin, Finn and Harper. She also cherished Nicki, Georgette, Sue, Jeanne, Casey, Kim and Catie, all of whom married into the family.
Funeral mass will take place July 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Malibu.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica.