Jane M. Landau

She was born July 9, 1921 in Clifton, NJ, the daughter of the late Roman and Josepha (Hymesch) Lotocki.

She was a graduate of Julia Richmond High School in the Bronx, NY.

She married the late Eli Landau April 13, 1941 in Washington, DC. He passed away in September of 1986.

She had a booth at the Jewett City Flea Market for 25 years and was known as the “Hat Lady” by her many friends and customers.

She loved gardening, yard saleing, antiques, and was loved for her favorite motto, “I’ll Be Fine”. She was an active volunteer at local schools where she loved reading to children. She was a member of RSVP. She travelled extensively throughout her life.

She had a love for the arts and theater and especially loved to sing. She was very devoted to her family. She inspired love, kindness and laughter and was a woman of grace.

She is survived by her daughters Judi Gordon and husband Mel of Norwich, with whom she made her home for the past 4 years, Geraldine Landau of Glastonbury CT, Elaine Navarro of Colorado, by 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren and by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother John Zaritheny, and by her sisters Berta Hattenbrun and Albina Spurdis.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

To leave a message of condolence for Jane’s family, please visit her memorial at www.churchandallen.com

The Church and Allen Funeral Home in Norwich, is entrusted with arrangements.