Jennie Guze, 86 of Newington (known by most as "Jean"), passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. Born in Hartford, CT, Jean was married and raised two daughters there until moving to Newington in 1971.
She graduated from Hartford High School and was a dutiful employee of the American Steel and Aluminum Corporation for over 40 years. She was a faithful communicant of Holy Spirit Church in Newington and before that, an active member of St. Justin's parish in Hartford. During the 1990's Jean was an active member of the Newington Seniors where she enjoyed playing cards and served as their Treasurer. She appreciated musical theater, travel, and most of all time with her family and friends. Jean was a talented seamstress (hand stitching Baptismal gowns while well into her eighties), an excellent baker and cook (specializing in delectable breads, high-top pies, and Polish pierogi), a fastidious homemaker, and always a loving, giving nurturer and kind friend to all.

Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, Michael Guze, of 33 years. She was also predeceased by 5 brothers: Sigmund Garrey, Tony Gladstone, and Teddy, Edward, and Walter Gidzinski. Jean leaves behind her youngest brother, Daniel Gidzinski of Cromwell, her daughters: Barbara Krueger and her husband, Richard of Newington; and Sandra Guze of East Hartford. Jean leaves behind 4 grandchildren: Sara Coleman of Asheville, NC; Sean Coleman and his wife, Ozlem Anli of Stavanger, Norway; Michael Krueger of Tempe, AZ; Jeffrey Krueger and his wife, Heidi Havens of St. Paul, MN. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Family members and friends are invited to calling hours at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield on 9:00-11:00a.m. on Friday, July 11th with a funeral mass at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St., Newington at 11:30a.m. A private burial will follow. Contributions in Jean Guze's memory may be made to the Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.