Jessica Lynn (Garbus) Stefanowicz, the beautiful, loving wife of Christopher Stefanowicz and the wonderful mother of Nathan Stefanowicz entered heaven on Wednesday September 16th at the all too young age of 41 years old. Born in Waterbury on January 12th, 1979 to Raymond and Donna (Lavigne) Garbus, Jessica was raised in Wolcott. She graduated from Wolcott High School in 1997 and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Marist College in 2001. She loved our Earth and wanted to ensure future generations would continue to have a healthy planet for us all to enjoy and share. For 13 years Jessica worked for The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as an Environmental Analyst. She was most proud of raising and nurturing her son Nathan James.
In addition to her husband Chris of 10 years, her son Nathan, and her beloved dog Jax, she is survived by her parents Raymond and Donna Garbus, her brother Jason Garbus and his wife Suzanne of House Springs, MO, her brother Brian Garbus and his wife Sarah of Terryville, CT and her two nephews Joseph and Oliver. In addition, she is survived by her in-laws Bruce Stefanowicz of Middlebury, CT, Cheryl Stefanowicz of Wolcott, CT, and her brother in-law Eric Stefanowicz of Stamford, CT. She will be tremendously missed by her family and friends whom she loved and cherished very much.
At this time, a private memorial service will be held. A celebration of Jessica’s life will be announced at a future date. Visit www.dellavecchiawolcott.com for online condolences.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
The Nathan Stefanowicz College Fund c/o Jeffrey Keeley, 85 Borghesi Court, Wolcott, CT 06716.
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