Jean Paul Gregoire Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jean Paul Gregoire, 88, of Rocky Hill and previously of Kingston, NY. husband of Valena (Pelkey) Gregoire, passed away on Friday (November 22, 2019) at the Atria at Greenridge Place, Rocky Hill. He was born in Woonsocket, RI. a son of George and Marie Louise (Lamoreaux) Gregoire. Jean was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked as a Manufacturing Manager for Pratt & Whitney for 40 years. The loving and devoted husband for 66 years, Jean lived to care for his beloved Valena. They enjoyed travelling together as well as with friends. Jean was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife Valena, Jean also leaves behind a son, Kevin Gregoire and his wife Susan of Newington; Lisa Hagerty and her husband Thomas of Rhinebeck, NY. his grandchildren, Spencer Gregoire, Rachel Gregoire, Allison Clines, Matthew Hagerty, Marisa Hagerty, Ryan Hagerty, and Joseph Hagerty. He also leaves many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Roger Gregoire and a sister, Jacqueline Corrigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday (November 26, 2019) 10 AM in St. Josephine Bakhita Parish at St. James Church, Rocky Hill. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 8:45 to 9:45 AM just prior to leaving for church at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donation's in Jean's name to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr. Wallingford, CT. 06492. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories or photo tributes at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.

Jean Paul Gregoire

February 9, 1931 - November 22, 2019