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Jill Zadar Obituary
Born in Meriden, CT, on January 25, 1960, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Boris. She had primarily resided in California and Connecticut, with periods in Oregon, Ohio and Virginia. She graduated from Francis T. Maloney High School, Class of 1978 and Boston University, Class of 1982.
Ms. Zadar was employed by the Meriden Board of Education until her retirement in 2020. She was an active parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church. She enjoyed the theater, yoga, and a series of pets, particularly cats and a parrot.
Jill is survived by her brother, John Jack Boris and his wife Anne Clift Boris, and her two nephews, David and Stephen Boris.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, June 29th at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 54 Park Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450, with the Rev. Joshua Mosher officiating. Everyone is asked to gather directly at the church. Burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery.
Should friends desire, contributions in Jill's memory may be made to Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 54 Park Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450 or the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.
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Michael Normandy
July 13, 2023
Jill played Emily in Our Town at Maloney H.S. in 1977.
Emily: "Oh, earth, you are too wonderful for anybody to realize.... Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every, every minute?"
Stage Manager: "No. The saints and poets, maybe...."
On earth you were goodness and love, Jill. Now, you are with the saints, but you'll be my dearest Emily forever.
Nancy Harhut
July 1, 2023
Jill was the first friend I made at MHS, and it was because she was kind enough to reach out to me. We shared some wonderful times throughout high school, college, and beyond. She was a good, loyal friend whose wit and willingness to be up for any adventure I loved. The world is now just a bit smaller, sadder, and somewhat out of balance with her passing. Jack, she may have been your #1 fan. And Anne, you were the sister she was so happy to have gained. Know that her "gang" at Maloney will always remember her.
Pat Heltke
July 1, 2023
Before my retirement from the Board of Ed, I had many pleasant conversations with Jill. She was such a gentle soul. May she rest in peace.
Kathy Hansen
June 27, 2023
Jill was a great friend and co worker with my husband and myself. We often would share conversation at A& A Restaurant, her favorite place to take her Aunt on a Friday night. I miss those days. Sincerely, Kathy Hansen
Karen Golden
June 23, 2023
I am very sorry I will not be able to attend Jill´s service as I am out of the state at this time. I worked with Jill at the Board of Education and always enjoyed my conversations with her. She had a soft, gentle, kind soul. My deepest sympathy.
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