Lorraine grew up on Long Island, where she met and married the first great love of her life, John. Together they built a house in Bayshore where they settled and raised their three children that they adored. When the kids were older, Lorraine became a successful Real Estate Agent, and owned her business, Century 21 Islander Realty. Her contributions to Bayshore included a new building that sits on main street to this day. Lorraine was a well-respected member of the community, and the first female president of the Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. She was loved by many she worked with.
Never one to shy away from hard work, she got her Florida Real Estate License and settled in Juno Beach with John as full-time residents in 1995. Work and personal relationships thrived, and she became known for selling condos in Sea Oats to many that became good friends. Entertaining brought her joy hosting many cocktail hours with 'noshes', her favorite term for snacks. She was a fierce cook and enjoyed feeding friends and family. Sunday brunch was one of her favorite times to host. They had many good times with good friends and family. She was a devoted wife and mother who then became a passionate advocate and volunteer for the Jupiter Light House [Loxahatchee River Historical Society].
Lorraine was about family. Predeceased by daughter Lisa and husband John, they are now together in heaven. She leaves behind her two sons, Brian and Steve, daughter-in-law Annie, Grandchildren Ryan, Chelsea, Cameron, John. Sister Evelyn, twin brother Gene and loving partner Frank Jiffo.
Lorraine was blessed with a second great love in Frank. What began as Bayshore Real Estate colleagues ended with two widowers finding each other again later in life. For the last 20 years they have traveled, laughed, and loved together spending time with many great friends and enjoying each other. You would find them on the back lanai each night listening to music, having a cocktail, holding hands and possibly slow dancing now and again. He was her rock and loving partner until the end.
An artist, mother, businesswoman, wife, partner, friend, volunteer…her strength, humor and playfulness will be missed.
Services will be held May 19, 2022, in the main chapel at Aycock-Riverside Funeral Home in Jupiter, FL, with Visitation beginning at 10am and a funeral service at 11am. Reception to follow immediately after services.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Lorraine's honor to St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Palm Beach Gardens https://stpatrickchurch.org/, Trustbridge Hospice Care https://trustbridge.com/, or The Jupiter Lighthouse https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/
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