Jill Verhosek Brookline, Massachusetts Obituary

Jill Verhosek

*Words of remembrance will be offered from 4:30 to 6:00* Jill Verhosek passed away surrounded by family and friends on April 30th, 2022. Jill is survived by her parents Larry and Lan Verhosek, her brother Bill and wife Rhoda Verhosek, her sister Lynne Verhosek and partner Linda Stoeckert, and her nephew and niece Edward and Dasha whom she adored. Growing up in North Charleston, SC she graduated with honors from R. B. Stall High School, class of ‘95. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Design from Clemson University, class of ‘99 and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania, class of ‘06. She earned her architecture license in 2018. A Senior Associate at Goody Clancy, a Boston design firm, Jill was an essential member of the firm’s preservation practice group and the technical advisor on their most prestigious and complex projects throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.Jill was a strong, smart, inspiring woman who many were lucky to call a friend and colleague. Visitation will be held at the Bell-O’Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington Street, Brookline, MA on Thursday, May 5th, from 2:00 - 6:00pm. We invite you to share words of remembrance from 4:30pm-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Jill to the Northeast Chapter of the Association of Preservation of Technology (APTNE), where she served as a board member. A memorial scholarship has been established in her name, https://aptne.memberclicks.net/jill-verhosek.
June 21, 1977 - April 30, 202206/21/197704/30/2022
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Jeff Millett
July 16, 2022
For many many years Jill lived above The Paramont restaurant on Charles Street in Beacon Hill flats. Her daily commute was a beautiful half mile walk through the Boston Public Garden to Goody Clancy’s offices at 420 Boylston Street. For a few years Jill’s desk was next... Continue Reading
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Hannah Spicher
July 2, 2022
I was so saddened to learn about Jill Verhosek's passing. Although I didn't know Jill in a personal context, I had the good fortune of meeting her through her historic preservation leadership at Good Clancy and APT Northeast. A couple years ago, Jill gave a group of prof... Continue Reading
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Tony Nguyen
June 22, 2022
She grew up in a very close family that I had the pleasure to partake in from time to time. My heart goes out to her brother and sister and most of all her parents that love her very much.
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Lynne Verhosek
June 21, 2022
Today is Jill's 45th Birthday. I still can't believe she's gone. I think about her every day. I Miss my little sister so much. She once said that when Canada re opens their borders, she wants to go see Joey the Otter, watching him play, swim and steal toys from the oth... Continue Reading
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kui Xue
May 17, 2022
Sharing two cents, first, Jill was a very kind person. A few years ago, one coworker was upset at work, I saw Jill took her for a coffee and saying encouraging words to the coworker. Second, Jill was good at writing. In a meeting last year regarding building conditions... Continue Reading
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Mitch Glass
May 16, 2022
Condolences to Jill's family and friends and to Goody Clancy. I remember Jill's wry sense of humor and no nonsense attitude. She was great and will be missed by many.
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Deborah Luakn
May 7, 2022
I'll always remember Jill as a strong spirit who was dedicated to her work and to her friends. She was a great person that the world is loosing to early. She had a lot to share! Deborah Lukan
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Ann McHugh
May 6, 2022
I’ll forever remember Jill, for our shared love of rocks and how much joy she found in sharing historical narratives and geological factoids. I respected her and I felt fully seen + respected in return. Thanks, Jill for the friendship, for the best tours of Trinity (both... Continue Reading
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Jeff Millett
May 6, 2022
Here is the view from the patio of the new Chick-Fil-A in BackBay Boston. Jill traveled the world and likely had many wonderful meals. I suspect she loved Chick-Fil-A not because it was great food (though it is tasty I discovered when I had it with her for the first ti... Continue Reading
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Rebecca Adams
May 6, 2022
I met Jill my freshman year at Clemson! We became fast friends and by our sophomore year roommates! She was the calm and steady to my anxiety and crazy! She always knew what she wanted to do and nothing stood in her way. I was so proud of her for making her dreams com... Continue Reading
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Nahal Miller
May 9, 2022
Hi Rebecca! Love the pics, thank you for sharing <3