64, of Rumford, Rhode Island, passed away on May 7, 2025.
Jean was born on July 17, 1960 to John and Marcia (Ryan) Connolly in Rockville Centre, NY. She spent her childhood on Long Island, New York. After graduating from Holy Family Diocesan High School (1978), she went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in English from Colgate University (1982) and a Masters in Teaching from The University of Chicago (1983).
She began her career in various teaching positions in Philadelphia and later created an independent bookkeeping company, “Consider it Done”. She most recently worked for the nonprofit, WaterFire Providence, as a bookkeeper.
In 2003 Jean met the love of her life, Frank Giorgio, and they married in January 2006. Together they loved to ski, golf, and travel the world. They were blessed with five grandchildren.
Jean was an avid, expert skier. She was a longtime member of Cresthaven Ski Club, serving as President for multiple years and winning several annual Club races.
After moving from Long Island to Rhode Island in 2010, Jean and Frank joined Wannamoisett Country Club, where Jean served as Ladies’ Golf Chairman for two years and was the winner of three Gold Paint Golf Tournaments. Jean was also an annual volunteer at the Northeast Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament, hosted by the Club every Spring.
Jean began volunteering at TAPIN (Touch A Person In Need) in 2011 by driving elderly citizens to medical appointments. She later rose to become a Board member of the organization for a four-year period. She remained an active volunteer after her term ended.
Jean was legendary among her friends and family for her baking and candy-making skills, specifically, her chocolate chip cookies and Christmas candy, which were always crowd pleasers.
Jean was also a Nantucket basket weaver, weaving over 70 distinct baskets, ranging from coasters to ice buckets and purses, as well as Easter baskets for her grandchildren.
Jean’s favorite hobby was reading. A perfect day for Jean would be on the beach with a book and a friend.
Jean is survived by her husband, Frank Giorgio, their children Samantha (Corey) McCormack and Alexandra (Brian) Cafaro, grandchildren Aiden, Sydney, Ethan, Evan and Quinn. She is also survived by sisters, Marcia Connolly, Trish Brown, Anna Cozzaglio and Bianca Connolly and brothers, Jake Connolly and Alex Cozzaglio, in addition to a large extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved.
A Funeral mass will be held at St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave, Rumford, RI 02916 on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the following nonprofits that were near and dear to Jean’s heart: WaterFire Providence https://waterfire.org/donate/; TAPIN Inc. https://www.tapinri.org/donate.
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