Jane Danese Stone

In 1951 she was one of the first female employees at Hewlett-Packard, and around that time she purchased her first home and settled in San Carlos.  What a trailblazer! During her long career at HP she was well liked and respected by her peers and worked there until 1984 when she retired. She loved to tell stories about how both “Hewlett” and “Packard” would personally hand deliver checks on payday!

Jane was a lifelong Democrat and very liberal minded.  When she wasn’t working, reading, playing the piano, watching classical music performances, giving financial advice to other seniors, or volunteering at Little House (Menlo Park), she attended political events in San Carlos.  Her friends would describe her as intelligent, witty and funny, loyal, independent and above all, strong. She survived cancer of the kidney in her 80’s! Jane enjoyed connecting with children and animals, and nature.  She walked the neighborhood daily, and made many friends throughout the years.  In her mid-80’s she adopted a little dog, Tiger, whom she adored. Jane loved living in California, and enjoyed visiting with family and rediscovering nature in the Fall, back East.

Jane’s family is deeply grateful to Maria Madraswala, Jane's long-time personal caregiver,  for her loving and devoted attention, and to Leslie Muzzolini who relieved Jane of her financial responsibilities, made sure Jane never spent a holiday alone, and preserved her dignity and ensured her ability to remain at home until her passing.  

Internment service: 12/20/18 at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Road, Seaside, CA 93955 at 2:00.