Jean Marie Kaczmarski

Jean Marie Deboy Kaczmarski, 96, of Clarence, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 19, 2025. She was the heart of our family; humble, kind, and endlessly generous with her love, she will now be reunited with her husband, Louie who preceded her in death.

Born on November 28, 1929 in Limestone, NY. She was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Connors) DeBoy. Jean was known for her strong work ethic, fierce independence, gentle heart, and a feisty spark that could keep us all on our toes. She found her greatest joy being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as her beloved dogs, Spanky, Pepper and Penny. Jean had the natural gift of caring for others. You could always find her holding a sleeping baby, feeding a toddler or sneaking sweets to the kids; she adored spoiling her great-grandchildren. She relished playing cards and was always ready with a cold beer or glass of wine when friends would visit. Jean had a way of making everyone in her life feel that they mattered, whether a close friend, family member or a complete stranger.

She is survived by her four children, Julie (David) Bianchi, Alana (Mario) Tarquinio, Mark (late wife Maryellen) and Karen (James) Cole. Her 12 grandchildren, Nicole (Mark) DiFilippo, Jennifer (Joseph) Pagano, Melissa (Jeffrey) Jaroszewski, Kristie (Jeffrey) Kupka, Mark (Nellie) Bianchi, Ryan (Mary) Kaczmarski, Vicki (Jonathan) Schmitt, Kelly Jean Kaczmarski, Brooke (Nicholas) Jacus, Kimberly Saladin, Ashley Harrelson, Alex Cole. Her 33 cherished great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Tommy Frank and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Kaczmarski, daughter-in-law, Maryellen Kaczmarski, four brothers, Francis, James, Richard, Russell Deboy, two sisters, Irene Frank and Alice Couch.

The family invites you to celebrate Jean's life on Friday, January 16, 2025, from 4-7 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, located at 5090 Transit Rd., Depew, NY 14043. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring her joyous spirit will be held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 4375 Harris Hill Rd., Clarence, on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome to gather at the church to honor her extraordinary life.

Jean’s legacy lives on in the family she raised, the love she gave so freely, and the memories that will always be cherished. She will be forever remembered and dearly loved.

Flowers gratefully declined if desired contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo Inc. or the Depew Lancaster Boys and Girls Club.