It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce that our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and friend, Janet Rose (Gianakos) Groeper of Cromwel, Ct. passed away at the age of 76, on Sunday, December 17, 2023 with her family by her side. Born November 14, 1947 to the late Peter and Teresa Gianakos.

Janet was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Lester F. Groeper. Beloved sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Thomas Hutton.

Janet loved her family, she took pride in hosting all of the Holiday dinners at her house (she was a fantastic cook!), you would often find Janet tending to her flower gardens at her East Hampton home. Janet loved to travel to Mexico and Shelter Island to visit her Sissy and Tony, lots of memories of the Brieremere pies! Thank you, Tony, she had the most amazing time at your beautiful Shelter Island home. Most recently, she truly enjoyed playing set back and bingo with her Covenant Living friends. They all meant the world to her.

Janet held many job titles throughout her time with us. She retired from the City of Middletown where she was a 911 dispatcher for over 15 years. After her retirement, Janet opened a boutique in honor of her late father, Peter James Boutique.

Anyone that knows Janet, knows she fought long and hard until the end to stay with us. She leaves behind to mourn her passing, Son and Daughter in law Peter and Maria (Spada) Groeper, Daughter and Son in law, LeeAnn (Groeper-Tomasino) and Jozef Blaszczyk. Sister's, MaryLee Dorflinger and Nancy Gianakos. Grandchildren, Teresa (Tomasino) and Kelvin Santos, Anthony Groeper, Hayley (Tomasino) and Justin Smith and Christopher Groeper. Great Grandchildren, Alexa, Aiden, Brance, Nevaeh and Brinley. Brother in law, Terry Groeper, Sr. Godson, Thomas Hutton, As well as many Nieces and Nephews.

Nancy, Tom and Debbie, Thank you all for your continuous love and support.

The family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at Middlesex Hospital Hospice, Compassion Care Unit as well as Dr Ryan and Dr Case. You all have a special place in our hearts, and especially Dr. Williams from Middletown Family Practice. You are truly one of a kind!

A Funeral Liturgy will be held, Tuesday, December 26th at 11 a.m. at Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, Middletown.  Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home 3 Silver Street, Middletown, prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to, The American Lung Association, The American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Children's research or to a charity of your choice.  To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.