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Jean King Obituary
Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Vera Naccarato.
Jean worked as a secretary for the Westerly School Department for many years.
She is survived by her daughters, Denise Jakob and husband Robert, and Donna Gingerella and husband Robert II, all of Westerly; her grandchildren, Sarah deCiutiis (John), Rachel Jakob (Paul), Robert Gingerella III (Ellen), and Wesley Gingerella; niece Karen Abruzzesse; and four great-grandsons, Sawyer and Ryder deCiutiis, and Elliot and Luca Gingerella. She was predeceased by her sister Camille Hutchings.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy at 11am on Friday, March 13th at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck. Burial is private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Deanna Fallon
March 12, 2026
Denise and Donna,
I send my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Your mom was one of the kindest lady I ever had the pleasure of knowing and worked with. Her spirit was heartfelt.
If I was to dream at this every moment, she would be in your dad´s arms smiling away.
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Gail and Steve
March 12, 2026
To all of Jean's Family ~
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you all. Jean was one of the sweetest people that I know. It was a true pleasure to have been her friend for many years. May you find comfort in all the good memories you shared, and hopefully the love of family and friends will get you through this very difficult time. With our sincerest sympathy...
Gail and Steve Wells
Christopher F Wriedt
March 5, 2026
To The friends and Family of Jean King,
My sincerest condolences to all friends and family. Had the pleasure of working with Jean when I first started teaching at High Street Elementary School, she and other members of the faculty and staff guided me through my first few years of teaching, I will always be grateful for their guidance.
Respectfully Chris Wriedt
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