Jean Mary Beleckas

October 14, 1942 - August 15, 2017

Jean was a Downey resident for 37 years; was an underwriter for Royal Globe Insurance Co. for 35 yrs; and the current president of the Downey Newcomers Club.


Survivors include: her mother Victoria Winter of Downey, CA, brothers Louis Winter (Janet) of Fredericksburg, VA., William Winter (Mary) of Cairo, GA. Niece Holly Joy Winter of Dumfries, VA, Nephews Michael Winter (Tina) of Buchanan, WV., James Winter (Kelley) of Monroe, NC., great nieces and nephews Nicholas, Mia and Angelina Winter of Buchanan, WV., Chase and Riley of Monroe, NC.


She was preceded in death by: her father John Beleckas of Brooklyn NY and her step father Edward Winter of Livingston NJ.


Visitation & Rosary will be held Mon Aug. 28, 4-7 pm at Miller Mies Downey Mortuary, 10229 Paramount Blvd. Downey, CA 90241.. Memorial Mass, Tues. Aug. 29, 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Her interment will be in Corinth, NY.


The family invites you to a luncheon following the mass at Miller Mies Downey Mortuary .


In Lieu of Flowers the family request a monetary gift in the name of Jean Beleckas to the “Living Help” fund in c/o of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 10727 So. Downey Ave., Downey, CA 90241.

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