Nancy D. Jakobsen's Obituary
Nancy D. Jakobsen, 79, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Ralph A. Jakobsen, passed away with her best friend Gerry Canestrari at her side on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Woods) DePellegrini. Nancy was a parishioner of St. Edward Church, and was an avid fan of UConn Women’s Basketball. She enjoyed being in her yard and gardening, needle point crafts, and her cats. Nancy is survived by her two sons, Clifford Jakobsen and his wife Terry of Stafford Springs, CT, and Eric Jakobsen of Plainville, CT; grandson, Alex Jakobsen; brother, Robert DePellegrini and his wife Dolores, sister-in-law, Lydia DePellegrini; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Albert DePellegrini. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., with a funeral service to take place at 11:00 A.M., at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow in Stafford Springs Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. The family will be eternally grateful for everything that Nancy’s longtime friend and neighbor, Gerry, did for her over the years. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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