Mrs. Peña was born in Yonkers, New York on June 2, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horrigan.
She was a former employee of General Electric in Pittsfield, Mass., where she met the love of her life, Mr. Ciro Fernando Peña. From Pittsfield, Mass., Ciro was transferred to Rome, GA. where they made their home of over 65 years with their two sons, Eldest, Ciro Thomas Peña and John David Peña.
Jean was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Rome, and of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to read, shop, travel, and dance. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her brother, John Horrigan of New York City and her son, John David Peña of Rome, GA. Survivors include her husband, Ciro F. Peña; son, Ciro Thomas Peña; and life-long partner, Shannon Rose.
A mass will be held Friday, June 7, 2019, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A reception will follow to greet the family in the parish hall of the church following the mass. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Catholic School or to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Rome, GA.
Please visit our website at www.daniels-funeralhome.com to share fond memories.
Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
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