Jenna Lynn Arater, 36, of Hamden passed away suddenly on August 28, 2024. Jenna lovingly leaves behind her father, John T. Arater, Sr.; her mother, Dena (Dennis) Klos; and stepfather, Francis Klos, III, all of Hamden; her sons, Antonio Arater and Jeven Lagarez; her fiancé, Steven Lagarez of Hamden; her brother, John (Jessica) Arater, Jr. of North Haven; her sisters, Dara (Ken) Dicapua of Hamden, and Carly (Wayne) Hudson of Massachusetts; her stepbrother, Francis Anthony Klos, IV (Rachel); and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jenna was born on March 7, 1988 in New Haven. She resided in Hamden her whole life. Jenna became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Hamden Heath Center.
Friends are invited to visit with Jenna's family on Thursday, September 5th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. During this time, a Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. To send condolences, please see Jenna's obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.