Jacqueline Mary Siegel

Born on March 24, 1950, in Middletown, Connecticut, Jackie was the devoted daughter of the late John Paul Delaney and Jane Nichols Delaney. She grew up in Middletown, where she cultivated a lifelong passion for nurturing others through her exceptional culinary talents.

She was predeceased by her beloved son, Adam Siegel of Southington; her sisters, Kathleen Gionfriddo and Deborah Young, both of Middletown; her nephew, Peter Young of Middletown; and her parents.

Jackie is survived by her loving daughter, Jennifer Spain and her husband Doug Spain, and her cherished grandson, Dillon Spain, all of Southington; her devoted son, Ryan Siegel, of Southington; her dear sister, Maureen Tosto of Middletown; her brothers, James Delaney, Michael Delaney, and John Delaney, all of Middletown; and a large extended family of nieces and nephews, whom she adored and who brought endless light to her life.

Jackie was a cherished chef at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Southington, where she poured her heart into every meal she prepared. But her true joy came from sharing her cooking with family and friends, creating moments of warmth and connection around her table. Her best times were spent hosting joyous Thanksgiving gatherings and Christmas Eve celebrations at her home, as well as making cherished memories at Old Colony Beach in Old Lyme, where the simple pleasures of sand, sea, and loved ones filled her days with delight.

Services will be held privately by the family.

Jackie’s legacy of an open home to all her kids friends, love, laughter, and lavish feasts will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered.