D. Jane Christiana

She was the beloved wife of James A. Christiana, Jr. who predeceased her in 2018. Jane was born in Lubec Maine on May 8, 1934 and was the daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Chapais) Cleaves. The family came to live in Hartford CT where she grew up. Jane graduated from Hartford High School in 1952. After graduating she worked at the Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford CT. She was married in 1955 and moved to Springfield MA. where she lived for seven years. All three of her children were born in Springfield MA. In 1962 the family moved to Clinton CT. She worked at Chesebrough Ponds for 23 years. Jane was a member of St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation in Clinton CT. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She only wished to live to see them settled in life. She loved to garden and loved working in her yard. She also loved to travel, go to tag sales and play bingo. She leaves behind her children, Karen Gasparini of Midlothian VA. and her husband Jeff. Kathy King of Old Lyme, CT. and her husband Andy. Her son Curtis predeceased her in 2006. In addition, her grandchildren Lauren D. Tafro (Ivor) and J. Patrick Gasparini. Daniel J. Gasparini predeceased her. Also, Jake and Sam King. Additionally, her great grand children Lina Jane Tafro and Delilah Rose Tafro.

She also leaves behind her beloved sister Marjorie Fiaschetti of South Windsor, CT., beloved sister and brother in laws Joann Preziosi of Weathersfield, CT. Paula and Bruno Antico of Agawam, MA., and Bernadette Christiana of Georgia, plus many nieces and nephews. Jane was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Dorothy Cleaves, Husband James A. Christiana, son Curtis Christiana, brother John Cleaves and baby grandson Daniel J. Gasparini.

Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main St., Clinton, CT from 9:00-10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held following the calling hours at 11:00 at St. Mary Church, Clinton. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Clinton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Mary’s Church at 54 Grove Street, Clinton CT. 06413. To sign guest book or leave condolences for the Christiana family, visit www.swanfh.com