Jennifer Beegan

March 26, 1962 ~ December 30, 2022
Born in:
Manhattan, NY
Resided in:
Meriden, CT
Jennifer (Paoli) Beegan, born in New York City on March 26th, 1962, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022 at age 60 due to complications from chronic illness.
What can one even say? How do you narrow down a life into a few short quips and do her justice?
Well, she loved drama. A 45-minute errand would yield a treasure trove of memories and experience. She was a true observer of human nature and knew how to craft stories from even the mundane. Life for most is a monotonous string of half-assed interactions and waiting for another sun to set, but she, somehow-in weal or in woe-never lived a dull moment.
Her sense of humor was infectious. Whether you wanted it or not, she was going to spread it to your gut… just like the sepsis (I don’t care if you think that’s tasteless-she would have loved it, so buzz off). Recently someone shared with me that if they close their eyes, they can still hear her contagious laughter. If you knew her for even a couple of minutes, I assure you that you could too. It was uniquely her laugh and truly unmistakable.
Jen leaves behind many grieving friends and family members. Kevin Beegan-her husband, her rock, her man-whom I could not imagine her living without these past twenty years. Her children Michael, Tyler, and Dalton Kamens, a bunch of sarcastic know-it-alls; wonder who they got that from? Three step-children: Kevin, Brian, and James Beegan, whom she whole-heartedly loved and supported as her very own. A brother and a sister, seven grandchildren, many wonderful friends and family, and a partridge in a pear tree. She would have done practically anything for all of them-though I’ll say with a shade of bias, she would have truly gone to hell and back for her children because for her, that is what love meant.
Stories, laughter, love. I suppose if your life is ever to be narrowed down to a few short quips, set yourself up and let them be of stories, laughter, and love. That’s a legacy.
Friends may visit with her family for a celebration of her life on Saturday, January 7th 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Beecher & Bennett – Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Avenue, Meriden, CT.
Services
Visitation: January 7, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Meriden
48 Cook Avenue
Meriden, CT 06451
203-235-4152
The gifts you gave me are everywhere,and I will treasure them always.
You promised me an all you can eat buffet when you came home,well you are home,in a place where you no longer are in pain. I will go to that buffet and I know you will be with me in my heart. You said you’d slap my hand if I touched your food,somehow I know I will feel that slap and as always you will make me laugh. I love you Jennifer and I will never forget you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. All I can say about Jen is when you were around her you immediately felt like family. If she was in the room, everybody was laughing. I’m sorry that she’s gone, but her memory will always bring a smile to my face!
I never met her but reading her story it’s like I’ve known her forever. Sounded like a wonderful wife and mom. So sorry Kevin and family. RIP
Dalton, I will be praying for you and your family. You know I’m here for you all
Maria Alvarez…
We met at Macy’s in Meriden…we were friends since then …. actually I met her Mom Eva….my son was her stock boy…how many moons ago???!!!!
An awesome true friend…My Chica Kames..always there ….her stories and laughter…. you could be yourself always…
And an amazing cook….loved her food ….
Loved my Chica Kames…I can’t believe this ..
And I will carry you in my heart always…
I wish I had more time with you….
But I’m so happy and grateful that I got to say “” love you “” and you said it back …
Tell your friends and loved ones you love them
❤️ God bless you in peace Jen….
Kevin and family! She was very special and full of fun! You guys were good together! I hope she is at peace! Keep all those happy memories alive in your heart!
So sorry for your loss!
To whoever wrote this, you captured the Jen that I knew 20+ years ago. Which means she hadn’t changed a bit. To Kevin, Michael Tyler, Dalton and all Jens extended family, my deepest condolences. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
JoJo White
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.