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Jean Wanat

1945 - 2024

BORN

1945

DIED

2024

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Harding Funeral Home

210 Post Road East

Westport, Connecticut

Jean Wanat Obituary

Jean Wanat
September 30, 1945 - August 28, 2024
Jean Wanat, aged 78, beloved wife of John G. Wanat Sr (Deceased) of 47 years, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She was a lifetime resident of Westport, Jean was a retired owner and operator of Westport Electric, along with her husband. She was the daughter of the late Peter Sr. and Jennie Palmer and she is predeceased by her brothers Phil Palmer, Carlo Palmer and his wife Ann Marie, Peter Palmer Jr. and her Sister in law Arlene Wanat, Brothers in law William Wanat and George Wanat. Jean will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor and zest for life. She is survived by her son John Wanat Jr and his wife Sharon, grandchildren, Scott, Jamie and Aryn, her daughter Jeanmarie Wanat and her partner Ed Mackowski and his two children Shelby and Eric, her brother Tony Palmer and his wife Susan, her sisters-in law Rosaland Palmer and Judy Wanat, and many nieces and nephews. She was "Grandma" to many and greatly loved. She was a lifetime member of Assumption Church in Westport and participated in many festivals throughout the years.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services at Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Avenue, Westport CT 06880 on September 3rd, Tuesday 10 a.m., followed by committal services in Willowbrook Cemetery in Westport. Contributions may be made in Jean's memory to Assumption Church in Westport or Connecticut Human Society.

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Published by The Hour on Aug. 30, 2024.

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Bob & Maryann Schiff

September 14, 2024

Dear Jeanmarie and John Jr. just learned of your mother passing. We send to you both our condolences and ever ending prayers to you both and your families. Your mom was a wonderful and caring person and loved by all. Our Blessings to you both, Bob & Maryann Schiff

Maryann and Bob Schiff

September 13, 2024

Bob and I are so sorry to just read of Jean passing. Our blessings and prayers go to her children Jeanmarie and John Jr. and all her family and friends. Love, Bob and Maryann Schiff

Nancy Long/Patrick Carey

September 1, 2024

We are deeply sorry for your loss Jeannie and family ! Your Mom is with the rest of her family and I am certain that she so very happy!

Ana & George Garofalo

August 31, 2024

John and Jean-Marie, we are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Jean will be missed by so many of us. She was a truly amazing woman! We all loved her very much. Her smile and her kindness to my family will never be forgotten! Love you both always.

Mary Palmieri Gai

August 31, 2024

Treasure your loved ones while you have them. Jean was a true treasure and will be sorely missed.

Maria Fernandes Rua

August 31, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with you with you and Family

Robert Mastrianna

August 31, 2024

JM, my love and deepest sympathies to you. Love you,
Bob

Tony Bossone

August 31, 2024

THru the yrs I knew & worked with John...I met you a couple times many yrs ago...May you RIP...My condolences to the entire Family

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Memorial Events
for Jean Wanat

Sep

3

Service

10:00 a.m.

Assumption Church

98 Riverside Ave., WESTPORT, CT 06880

Sep

3

Graveside service

11:15 a.m.

Willowbrook Cemetery

395 Main Street, westport, CT 06880

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Harding Funeral Home

210 Post Road East P.O. Box 321, Westport, CT 06880

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