Jean M. (Roche) Losee

Jean Marilyn Losee (April 27, 1925 - March 24, 2026)

Jean Marilyn Losee, 100, completed her earthly journey on March 24, 2026, passing bravely and intentionally, surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was a proud, lifelong resident of Danbury, CT, born to John and Mary (Walsh) Roche on April 27, 1925. She attended Saint Peter's School and graduated from Danbury High School before continuing her education at Saint Vincent's Nursing School in Bridgeport, CT where she became a Registered Nurse. Jean went on to work at Filosa, Danbury Hospital, Glen Hill, and then became a school nurse for 25 years. She retired from Rogers Park Junior High in 1990. She was a faithful member of St. Gregory the Great Church where she had been a Eucharistic Minister. 

Jean approached life with boundless appetite. After raising her six children,  she took up cross-country skiing, golf, and became a card shark. There were a few things you could always count on from Jean: a Friday trip to the hairdresser, Mass on Sunday, a glass of Riesling in the afternoon, and coaching the UConn Women's Basketball Team from her chair.

Jean was predeceased by her husband, Boyd Losee, who passed on July 31, 2015. She will be deeply missed by her six children: Gregory (Ellen), Jeffrey, Barbara Webb, Mary (Tony Pasqualoni), Brian, and Meg Riefberg (Larry) and two cherished sons-in-law, Bill Webb and Dennis Haddad. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Matt (Jen) and Dan (Sarah) Losee; Michael and Mallory Webb; Sean (Steph) and Christian (Ardita) Haddad; Catherine (Logan Vidal) and Taryn Pasqualoni; and Rachel and Leah Riefberg; as well as great-grandchildren Katie, Jake, Connor, Patrick, and Maddie Losee; Jack, Will, Haley, Noah, and Theo Haddad (and another girl on the way). Her nieces Debbie Mamis and Maureen Harrington held a special place in her heart. We will remember her for the strong, capable person she was and for all she gave us.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Jack Roche and her sister, Rita Mamis.

Friends may call on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9–11 Granville Ave., Danbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Gregory the Great Parish, 85 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, 71 Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lions Club of Danbury Charities, P.O. Box 461, Danbury, CT 06813, or Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT 06810.

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