Obituary: Jean M. Brickey, 93, of Southbury

Information via Carpino Funeral Home

Jean M. Brickey Devoted to her parish

Southbury - On November 19, 2017, Jean M. Brickey peacefully passed away at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury, CT. Born in New Rochelle, NY on May 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late George I. and Florence Roberts.

Jean had a long and varied life having been a 20-year employee of Exxon, an avid golfer, a harmonica player, a bridge player and an active member of Sacred Heart Church. Her biggest achievement in golf was a hole in one. Her harmonica playing was done standing on her head to delight her 28 loving nephews and nieces. They will sorely miss their “Jean-Bean”.

Jean was not just a member of Sacred Heart Church, she was a major part of the church for 30 years. She served as a Trustee of the Church, Chair of the Parish Council, a member of the Extend-a- Hand committee and an original member of the Mustard Seed committee. She received the Saint Joseph medal for Volunteerism from Archbishop Henry Mansell, a prestigious honor. And she was a very devoted and devout volunteer of the Parish Office!

Jean leaves behind many friends and relatives. Among them are her caretaker and niece Sue Harkness and her husband Fred, her step son Roy Brickey, Jr and his wife Yonne, their children Laurie Mosley and Scott Brickey and Edwin Roberts, her only surviving sibling.

Jean was predeceased by her husband of 22 years, Roy Brickey, whom she cared for in his last 10 years with Alzheimer’s disease. She was also predeceased by sisters Florence Martin, Peg Breese, Trudy Carroll, Molly O’Meara and brother George Roberts

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday November 30, 2017 at Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main St. South, Southbury, CT at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be Thursday morning in the Daily Chapel of Sacred Heart from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Carpino Funeral Home, Southbury.