Jeannine Ferne Stimpfel age 88 passed away on February 20, 2020 at Long Island Community Hospital family was at her side. Jeannine was born April 12, 1931 to Ludgarde DuPuis and Robert Powell. She adored and married John Stimpfel February 16, during the historic blizzard of 1958 in Brooklyn, NY. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Zurita, grandsons John Zurita and Angel Faican. Jeannine worked as a teacher’s aide at P.S. 49, fulfilling her desire to guide and to be around children. Jeannine was a devoted wife and mother and lived life through simple pleasures; chatting with neighbors, friends and family along her glorious path of life. She loved animals, koalas and kittens. She was seen on her daily strolls through Middle Village, NY everyday rain or shine. May her quest continue. She volunteered at Saint Margaret School and was a spiritual woman, she had a quick wit and wonderful charm. She was everyone’s favorite mother, gama, aunt or friend. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday February 23, 2020 at Michaels Funeral Home on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village, NY 2-5pm and 7-9pm. Mass is at Saint Margaret R.C. Church 66-05 79th Place, Middle Village, NY on the following day Monday February 24, 2020 at 9:45am. Funeral service soon after at Mount Saint Mary Cemetery 164-15 Booth Memorial Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY