Jean J. Gavin, 93, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Teresian House.
Jean was the devoted wife to the late Frank Gavin.
She was fun and sun loving, an avid Yankee fan, she loved celebrating her birthday, dancing, traveling to cape cod and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a proud graduate of Syracuse University.
Jean is survived by her beloved children, Susan Payne, Robin Devoti and Lawrence (Jana) Miller. She is the adored grandmother of; Lisa (Andrew) Krestalude, Kelly (Christopher) Belthoff, Paul (Mar) Devoti, Erin (Tom) Miller, Melissa Arnold, Shannon Pavas, Justin Miller and Evan Miller. The cherished great grandmother of; Alexander Miller, Kyrstin Belthoff, Sarah Devoti, Emma Miller, Andrea Towne, Melanie Krestalude, Marisa Belthoff, Jacob Arnold, Ophelia Pavas, Katarina Pavas and Kelly Sofia Devoti. She is also survived by her loving step children; Fr. Emmett Gavin, O.Carm. and Carol Donohue, her step grandchildren, Gavin (Christina) Donohue, Sean Donohue, Darren (Danielle) Donohue and step great grandchildren, Joseph, Grace, Molly, Katie and Jack.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 10:00 am the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Community Caregivers, 2021 Western Ave., Suite 104, Albany, NY 12203 in Jean's memory.