Christine L. Tamani, 67, passed away June 12, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Eddie Tamani and the late Senena (the late Thomas) Gaduang; loving niece and cousin of many. Christine was involved in various Music Programs within the ArchDiocese of Chicago since the 1970's. She volunteered with the Coast Guard Auxiliary since 1985 where she was elected into the highest ranking office of Commodore from 2002-2003 and remained actively involved with administrative duties within the organization up until the time of her passing. Christine was also Business Administrator for the North American Headquarters of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary, USA Province since 1998. Funeral Saturday, June 18th, 9:15 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago to St. Josaphat Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Josaphat Church, 2311 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Info., 773-736-3833 or visit Christine's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 16, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Louise Nora

June 11, 2020

This is her type of day--crisp blue sky and beautiful lake upon which to have a boat.

Louise Nora

June 13, 2019

During June when the days are long and the sky and lake shimmer, it is easy to think of Chrissie out enjoying "her lake."
I never go into Holy Name Cathedral without looking up at the choir area and remembering going to Christmas eve mass to hear Chrissie and the choir she led as she played her guitar. I belonged to another parish, but went there on Christmas eve as long as she was there.
I am so grateful I knew her and sorry I lost track of her as the years went by.

Louise Nora

June 19, 2016

I lost track of Chris after she left Holy Name Cathedral as choir director. She made the 5 PM Christmas Eve mass alive with contemporary music.
I had many good times with her on her boat, at a party she hosted at her home in Hyde Park, at dinner, and all are marked with memories of her smile, her upbeat outlook, her deep faith.
She shared her gifts with so many of us and certainly is smiling down at us now.

Geoffrey & Sandra Cooper-Stanton

June 16, 2016

Distressing to hear of the untimely passing of CDRE Christine Tamani. Heaven will now be able to experience, first hand, the famous Christine peal of laughter. She will be sorely missed.

Fr Thomas Nangle, CPD ret

June 16, 2016

Chris was always a bright spot in life, and she enriched the earth with her generous heart, her musical talents and her happy attitude and smile. May she know God's peace and presence now.

June 16, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Christine's death. I have so many fond memories of her and the Choir at Holy Name. She will be missed.

Marianne Savaiano Fleisher

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Jun

18

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

Jun

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Josaphat Church

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