Jennie passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the age of 99. She was born in Lucca, Italy, to Giuseppe and Cesira Lucarotti on February 1, 1915. She was predeceased by her husband, Rinato, and her sister Juliette Giannini.
She is survived by her children Albert (Kathy), Joseph (Leslie), Annette (Tom Johnson), and Sylvia (Mike Murillo) as well as 15 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren, and also by her sister Albina and brothers Aldo and Louie. The family is grateful for her loving caregivers, Lita and Leo.