- Date Of Birth: February 12, 1932
- Date Of Death: December 5, 2022
- State: Connecticut
Jean Elizabeth Steeves, a 90 year old Derby resident and wife of the late Marvin Steeves, entered into eternal rest Dec. 5. She was born Feb. 12, 1932 in Hartford Ct., daughter of the late Armand and Mary Ethel Darby Sartirana. After graduating from Gilbert High School in Winsted, she attended WestConn and then worked as a medical technician for 30 years at the VA Hospital in West Haven. She was a member of the National Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees (N.A.R.F.E). Jean was an active member of The First United Methodist committees, taught Sunday School and participated in Vacation Bible School. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and served on the advisory board of The
International Order of Rainbow for Girls. For over 20 years Jean volunteered at the Griffin Hospital.
She leaves three daughters Nancy DeGennaro (Paul) and Karen Izzo (John) all of Derby and Cynthia Klabonski (Tony) of Sandy Hook. In addition she leaves one brother, Armand Sartirana (Ginny) of
Torrington and daughter-in-law Connie DeRosa-Steeves. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren Danielle (Jay), Sara (Steve), Greg (Izabella), Michael (Tina), Megan (Enzo) Pam (Joe), Tom (Nicole), Ashley (Zack), Amanda (Ian), and Anthony (Samantha) was further blessed with 17 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son William Steeves and brother Donald Sartirana. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her faithful caregiver Margaret Karbowski, for the professional and loving care she gave to her.
