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Jennie H. Rathbun Missaggia

1934 - 2019

Jennie H. Rathbun Missaggia obituary, 1934-2019, Great Barrington, MA

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Birches-Roy Funeral Home

33 South St

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Jennie Missaggia Obituary

Jennie H. Missaggia, 85 of Housatonic died Monday July 1, 2019 at her home surrounded her loving family. Jennie was born in Housatonic on May 19, 1934 daughter of Emerson and Blanche (Skrok) Rathbun. She was educated in local schools. Jennie worked for many years as an assembler of electronics at Bicron Electronics she also worked as a waitress and hostess at the Jug End Barn and worked at K-Mart for nine years. Jennie was a member of the former All Saints Church in Housatonic and an avid Red Sox fan. She was a member of the Cove Bowling Wednesday Night League and the former Adams-Budz VFW Auxilliary, she enjoyed trips to the casino and playing Bingo on Friday and Saturday and spending time with her family. Jennie is survived by her husband Peter A. Missaggia Sr. of Housatonic, two sons, Peter A. Missaggia Jr. and wife Nancy of Round Mountain TX and John Missaggia and partner Rina Gardella with whom she lived in Housatonic, two daughters, Kathy Missaggia of Canaan CT and Karen Decker and husband Steven of Sheffield, one brother, Francis Rathbun of Great Barrington, one sister, Louise Candee of South Windsor CT and four grandchildren, Jason and Jesse Tweed, Gino Daloni and Carolyn Missaggia. Jennie was predeceased by daughter, Linda Daloni and two sisters, Julia Bunce and Elizabeth "Betty" Harvey.

A Graveside service for Jennie H. Rathbun Missaggia will be held on Saturday July 6, 2019 at 11:30 AM in Saint Bridget's Cemetery in Housatonic. Family will receive friends at the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME 33 South Street Great Barrington MA 01230 on Saturday July 6 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Jennie's memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jul. 2, 2019.

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Bobby Joe Wheeler

December 14, 2019

Please contact me Karen - 208-473-1576

Rick and Donna Parsons

July 9, 2019

To the entire Missaggia family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Peace

Harry Wisniewski

July 5, 2019

Peter, Karen, Kathy, Pete, And John. Sorry for your loss, and my deepest condolences. She and Peter raised a very nice family. May she Rest In Peace.

Denice Sauerstein

July 2, 2019

R.I.P My sweet beautiful Jennie ❤

I'm so sorry Karen & Steve, Johnny, Pete, Kathy & Dad for loss of your mom . I love you all so much n always thinking of u all R.I.P My Jenny I love and going to miss you.. Til we meet again my Sweet Lady

JOAN WOOD

July 2, 2019

Im so very sorry to hear this ,my prayers go out to her family~

Thomas Filippini

July 2, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Missaggia family for your loss

Deb St john

July 2, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 2, 2019

So sorry to hear this Rip Jennie. My go out to all of you!

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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Birches-Roy Funeral Home

33 South St, Great Barrington, MA 01230

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Saint Bridget's Cemetery

Housatonic, MA

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33 South St, Great Barrington, MA 01230

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