Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Jean’s family...
To know Jean Pietroboni was to be blessed and lucky. Jean and I met in college and she was one of my dearest friends. Our reconnection years later (along with our circle of friends) remains one of the greatest joys of my life. Jean was one of the most accepting, compassionate and courageous people I have ever known. And she was effortlessly funny as hell. It is no surprise that these qualities were front and center even at the end when her physical strength waned but her spirit and resolve were as strong as they had ever been. Her peace was truly found knowing that each of her beloved pets were placed in loving homes to be cared for just as Jean had cared for them. Jean and I shared some text messages in her last week and in place of our planned phone call I recorded a voice message that was read to her. I told her that I loved her and that when she was ready she would be in the arms of angels. I shall grieve for my friend, be thankful that her suffering is over and hold the warmth, memories and absolute joy of our friendship in a special place in my heart, forever.
May you Rest In Peace dear Jeannie.
Alane Avallone
