Search by Name

Search by Name

Jennie Nunes Obituary

JENNIE NUNES - one of the early owners of the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, August 8. Born in 1897, she was 109 years old.

Jennie will long be remembered for her involvement in the Shubert Theatre, which she and her husband, Morris A. Nunes, transformed from a dark theatre into the preeminent pre-Broadway theater in the country, opening shows including " Oklahoma!, "

"South Pacific," " Carousel," "Pajama Game, " and "State of the Union."

She loved the excitement of opening night and spent many hours in her later years regaling friends and family with stories about the theater and personalities who appeared there. Jennie was predeceased by her husband , Morris, and her son , Mickey.

Jennie will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jane Perry and her husband, Bernie, her grandchildren Barbara Bind, of Stamford; Marjorie Perry of Tenafly, NJ ,Cynthia Eisen of Moorestown, NJ; Maury Nunes, of Cabin John, MD and Sandy Ross of Cary, NC and her great-grandchildren Rebecca Bind, Rachel and Zachary Fagiano, Perry and Elyse Eisen, Ryan and McKenzie Nunes and Mickella and Jarrett Ross.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by GreenwichTime on Aug. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jennie Nunes

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Jennie Nunes's name

Memorial Events
for Jennie Nunes

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Jennie's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Jennie Nunes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more