Jack Remignanti

ELIOT, Maine ; Jack Werner Remignanti died at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008.

Born in 1928, the only child of Joseph and Evelyn (Werner) Remignanti in Milltown, N.J., Jack was raised in Union City and Teaneck, N.J. He attended Teaneck High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife, June Kelsey. He received his bachelor's degree from Springfield College and his master's degree from Rutgers University.

Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a medic and physical therapist stationed in Texas and Arkansas. Returning to New Jersey following his military service, he continued to work as a physical therapist for children with cerebral palsy, while pursuing employment in his chosen field of education.

His career as a public school teacher spanned 30 years, where he distinguished himself as an innovative and creative role model for his students, initiating one of the first "outward bound" type programs at Old Tappan Regional High School, in Old Tappan, N.Y.

His love of nature and outdoor activities continued into his retirement years. In 1988, he moved to Eliot, Maine.

He was a voracious reader and scholar, active in the Baha'i community, and enjoyed the company of his extended and growing family.

He is survived by his wife, his three sons and one daughter, his two daughters-in-law and one son-in-law, his 11 grandchildren and his four great-grandsons.



His memorial is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 9, at Fellowship House on Main Street in Eliot, Maine.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Heifer International at www.heifer.org. Online condolences may be made at www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com.

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