Jennifer M. Geremia, 66, of North Haven, formerly of Wallingford, passed away peacefully at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford on January 7, 2014. She was born in Meriden on November 29, 1947. She leaves behind her daughter Valerie Geremia (Robert Backhaus) of East Haven, granddaughter Eve Backhaus, sister Gloria Balogh (Edward Smith) of Meriden and good friend Sandra Rocco (William Geremia) of North Haven. She will be greatly missed by her grand-dog Frederick and fish Joshua. She was predeceased by her son Anthony Geremia, granddaughter Natalie Backhaus, sister Gail Mazonkey Hines, and grand-dog Lilly. Her parents were the late George F. and Matilda Kowalski Mazonkey. For many years, Jennifer was a Production Planner at Airpax (Philips Technologies) in Cheshire, a career she loved. She enjoyed bible study, nature, walks with Eve and Frederick and her volunteer work at Master’s Manna Food Pantry in Wallingford.

Funeral Services will be conducted in North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 10:00 until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Master’s Manna Food Pantry, 46 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.