Jean Nancy Hegarty

Mrs. Jean Nancy Hegarty, age 79, a resident of Lake Alfred passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hegarty was born June 24, 1947, in Somerville, Massachusetts to Manuel and Rachel (Lombardi) Bottari. She graduated from Somerville High School. Jean was a resident of Lake Alfred since 1983 coming from Somerville, Massachusetts. She was a retired Phlebotomist and had worked for Massachusetts General Hospital. She also worked for Walt Disney World in the Customer Service Department and volunteered on behalf of her husband with the Veterans. Jean enjoyed knitting (baby blankets, lap blankets for friends & family), cooking, baking and loved to spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband – Paul F. Hegarty in 2004; brother – Manuel; 2 sisters – Rita & Marie; niece – Susan and 2 nephews – Paul & Robert. Jean is survived by her family, 2 brothers – Robert Bottari & John (Donna) Bottari; sister – Laura Laverghetta; 5 nephews – Christopher, Anthony, James, Robert & Paul; 5 nieces – Karen, Judith, Brenda, Jennifer & Diane. There are no services scheduled for Jean at this time.