O’DAY – Jean "Jeanne" Irene

June 21, 1949 - September 11, 2026

Of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, formerly of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Loving daughter of the late John I. Sr. and Jean I. (McCarthy) O’Day; sister of William (late Martha), James (Deanne), Peter (Alice), Terence (MaryAnn) and the late John I. Jr. (Theresa) and Thomas (Mary) O’Day; aunt of Domenique, Jeanne d’Arc, John, Cathleen, Francis, Marsha, Sheila, Casey, Terry, Sean, Sarah and Matthew. Jean was a professor of literature and poetry at the University of the Virgin Islands. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Feed the Children, Inc. Arrangements by: CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, NY, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.castigliafuneralhome.com