Jean Ann Raccio

jean raccio

February 4, 1936 ~ March 11, 2024

Born in: New Haven, CT
Resided in: Branford, CT

Jean Ann Raccio, age 88, of Branford, passed away March 11, 2024. Born in New Haven on February 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Jennie (Dujardin) Binkoski. Jean was the beloved wife of Carmine J. Raccio for 60 years; loving mother of Jeanine Affie and her husband Christopher of Cheshire and Kersten Moore and her husband Anthony of Hamden. Jean also leaves her cherished grandchildren, Logan and Lucas Moore and Christian and Jake Affie. A resident of Hamden most her life, she also enjoyed her summer home in Branford, permanently moving there after retirement. Jean was a Medical Technologist, retiring from St. Raphael Hospital after 45 years of employment. Jean loved to paint and cross stitch with her “Stitch and Bitch” group friends. She sang in her church choir, but most of all she loved to spend time with her grandchildren.
Friends may attend her Funeral Service on Saturday, March 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Hamden Plains United Methodist Church, 15 Church Street, Hamden, CT. Interment will be private. Contributions in her memory may be made to Connecticut Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. Arrangements in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, Hamden. To send a condolence to her family, please see her obituary at: www.beecherandbennett.com.

Services

Funeral Service: March 16, 2024 11:00 am

Hamden Plains United Methodist Church
15 Church Street
Hamden, CT 06514

203-248-4654

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  1. I knew Jean from the hospital she was a wonderful and kind person..I will.keep her in my prayers . may she rest in peace..

  2. Our hearts are saddened at “Mom’s” passing. We will keep the family in our prayers. Rest in peace Mom. – 💔 the Jones family

  3. Even though I only knew Jean a short while, she was a light of her own. My deepest thoughts and heart felt condolences to her entire family. Kersten, thoughts and comforting wishes to you, may you take comfort in knowing you were an amazing advocate. With thoughts and peace filled wishes -Danielle P (from physical therapy)

  4. So sorry for your loss Allfie. I worked with your mom many years and have lots of happy memories and then I worked with you many years and also had many happy memories. Your mom was a good woman so keep those happy memories. My prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace Jean. Love Jane😘🙏🥰🙏

  5. A treasured member of the Cross Stitch ladies for decades. Someone who found the good in everything. I treasure all her handmade Christmas cards and I’ll miss her laughter.

  6. Carmine and family–our deepest sympathies to you at this most difficult time. Jean was a wonderful, kind, caring, loving, etc, etc person. May she rest in peace

  7. We have very fond memories of Jean. Even though we were quite younger than she, Jean was warm and welcoming to us. She engaged us in conversation and genuinely wanted to know about our lives. Although we haven’t seen her in a number of years we have wonderful memories
    of the times we were with her.
    Our sincere condolences to her family.
    John and Tom Binkoski

  8. We are deeply saddened to hear about Jean‘s passing. She was simply everyone’s mom and friend. Our hearts are with you.

  9. I have such fond memories of Jean — she was an accomplished cross-stitcher, and I enjoyed when she visited my shop in Branford back in the early 2000’s. Jean was always positive and sweet. I send my prayers to her family. Rest easy, my friend.

  10. Jean was a fond friend from Hamden High and QC. She hosted many happy reunions at her home in Branford. Jean was an accomplished artist, and I treasure the lovely cards she created at Christmas. Rest in Peace.

  11. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of playing at your house when Kersten and I were kids and of Jean always having a snack ready and putting up with our running around and being noisy. I hope the happy memories give you comfort during this difficult time. Know that you are in our prayers.


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