Jean Katherine Brodine, age 96, of Union , New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born on January 17,1928 to the late George and Abigail (nee Tatum) Riddick. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Burton Brodine who was a Detective for the Union Police Department for 33 years.
Jean was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York before moving to Union and raising her children. She was involved in Community activities with her family and became an active member of the Senior Citizens of Union. She loved going on trips, spending time with family, helping others and Bingo.
Jean was the loving mother of Neil and Joan Brodine, Ellen and Stan Jakubowski, Lynn and Frank Balestriere and Keith and Connie Brodine. She was a proud Grandmother to Kate and
Allison, Natalie and Drew, Sarah and Keith Jr., Dana and Frank whom she loved dearly. Jean was also blessed with nine Great Grandchildren who brought her much joy.
A visitation for Jean will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 12:00pm to 12:30pm following the viewing. A burial will follow from 1:00pm to 1:30pm at Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, 1500 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083
Fond memories, expressions of sympathy or condolence messages may be shared at
www.McCrackenFuneralHome.com for the Brodine family
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