Jennifer Marie Jossey

Jennifer Marie Jossey, age 39, of Harsens Island, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024 in Warren, Michigan, with her father Melvin Jossey, partner James Giacchina, along with close family and friends by her side, after a battle with an aggressive cancer for over a year. Jennifer was born on July 11, 1985 in Dearborn, Michigan to Melvin and Annette (Tajak) Jossey. Jennifer touched the lives of many with her kindness and generous soul over the past 39 years.

In December 2022, Jennifer was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and was given a life expectancy of only a few months. Despite this terrible news, she decided to live her life to the fullest, traveling to Mexico, St. Ignace and Mackinac multiple times, Frankenmuth, Pittsburgh and had plans for a trip to Florida to go swimming with the dolphins. She was able to fight another two years allowing her to make many more memories with the people she loved.

Jennifer was known for being fun, playful, life of the party, gift giver, and her love for sharks. She loved gardening, traveling, boating, tanning, shopping, makeup, and getting her nails done. She was a devoted aunt, godmother, and nanny to several families. During the summer she spent every moment she had on Harsens Island at her family cottage.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother, Annette Jossey (Tajak). Jennifer Marie Jossey will be missed and cherished forever by her father Melvin Jossey, brother James Jossey, grandmother Jennie Zimnicki, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In addition, she leaves behind her partner, James Giacchina and many other loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14, beginning at 3 PM at 6660 Starville Road, Marine City, Michigan 48039. We welcome those who were close to Jennifer and or family. There will be a dinner following at 4 PM and everyone is welcome to stay and to share memories about Jennifer around the fire.