Obituaries

Barbara Ann Jakacky

June 23, 1963 - August 30, 2018

Burial Date September 5, 2018

Barbara A. (Camillucci) Jakacky, 55, of Hebron, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 30, 2018 in the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, NY.  Born in New London, she was a 1981 graduate of St. Bernard’s High School in Uncasville and a 1986 graduate of the University of Connecticut where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Cytogenetics.  She moved to Hebron, CT in 1999.  Barbara worked as a Cytogenetic Technologist at UConn Health for more than 30 years.  She was an avid fan of lacrosse, and would often be heard cheering on members of the Kingswood-Oxford, Rip-It and RHAM Lacrosse teams from the sideline.  She was also active in RHAM Youth Soccer, the Junior Olympic Archery Division and the Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America.  Barbara was also an avid reader and loved participating in a local book club.  Over the years, Barb played in multiple volleyball leagues and enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and dog Luna.  She leaves behind her husband of twenty years, Joseph A. Jakacky, sons Colin J. Jakacky and Owen M. Jakacky, both at home, parents Robert H. K. and Jane (Grippo) Camillucci of Waterford, brother Robert M. Camillucci and wife Sandy of Hood River, OR, sisters Ann C. Camillucci and D.J. Camillucci both of Waterford, nieces Grace, Ella and Tess Briggs and her faithful dog, Luna Sophie Lagotto.  Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-8pm at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10am at St. Patrick’s Church, 32 East Main Street, Mystic, CT where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated.  The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.