Obituary for Jenny Zuchegna (Bawole)
Jenny (Tan) Zuchegna, 81, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late Gordon R. Zuchegna. Born on Sept. 29, 1940 in Indonesia to the late Gustav Bawole and Mintje Tan. She graduated nursing school in her home country and worked as a nurse when she met Gordon Zuchegna and then married.
After coming to the United States Jenny was employed as a nurse’s aide at Parkway Pavilion Healthcare for 30 years and then as postal clerk at the Broad Brook Post Office for 30 years retiring in 2020. She was an avid gardener, especially flowers, & trees, and was an amazing cook with extensive knowledge of Indonesian & Italian cuisine.
Jenny is survived by her loving son Dan Zuchegna & wife Bridget of Enfield, a beloved granddaughter Kylie, sisters Kori (Mokoagow) Mokoginta, and Pola (Mokoagow) Rori and brother Sinyo Mokoagow all of Indonesia, along with many nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a daughter Evelyn, sisters Else (Tan) Hakim, Neli (Mokoagow) Mokoginta, Ani (Mokoagow) Hamid, Julien (Mokoagow) Raranta and brother Otje Tan.
Calling hours for Jenny will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, followed by a Prayer Service at Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Patrick’s King St. Cemetery, Enfield. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
After coming to the United States Jenny was employed as a nurse’s aide at Parkway Pavilion Healthcare for 30 years and then as postal clerk at the Broad Brook Post Office for 30 years retiring in 2020. She was an avid gardener, especially flowers, & trees, and was an amazing cook with extensive knowledge of Indonesian & Italian cuisine.
Jenny is survived by her loving son Dan Zuchegna & wife Bridget of Enfield, a beloved granddaughter Kylie, sisters Kori (Mokoagow) Mokoginta, and Pola (Mokoagow) Rori and brother Sinyo Mokoagow all of Indonesia, along with many nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a daughter Evelyn, sisters Else (Tan) Hakim, Neli (Mokoagow) Mokoginta, Ani (Mokoagow) Hamid, Julien (Mokoagow) Raranta and brother Otje Tan.
Calling hours for Jenny will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, followed by a Prayer Service at Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St. Patrick’s King St. Cemetery, Enfield. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959.