Barbara Jakacky

Hebron — Barbara A. (Camillucci) Jakacky, 55, of Hebron, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, N.Y.

Born in New London, she was a 1981 graduate of St. Bernard High School in Uncasville, and a 1986 graduate of the University of Connecticut where she received a bachelor’s degree in cytogenetics. She moved to Hebron in 1999.

Barbara worked as a cytogenetic technologist at UConn Health for more than 30 years. She was an avid fan of lacrosse, and would often be heard cheering on members of the Kingswood-Oxford, Rip-It and RHAM Lacrosse teams from the sideline. She was also active in RHAM Youth Soccer, the Junior Olympic Archery Division and the Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America. Barbara was also an avid reader and loved participating in a local book club. Over the years, Barb played in multiple volleyball leagues and enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and dog Luna.

She leaves behind her husband of 20 years, Joseph A. Jakacky; sons Colin J. Jakacky and Owen M. Jakacky, both at home; parents Robert H.K. and Jane (Grippo) Camillucci of Waterford; brother Robert M. Camillucci and wife Sandy of Hood River, Ore.; sisters Ann C. Camillucci and D.J. Camillucci, both of Waterford; nieces Grace, Ella and Tess Briggs; and her faithful dog Luna Sophie Lagotto.

Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at St. Patrick’s Church, 32 E. Main St., Mystic, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.