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Stanley K. Tanger
1923 - 2010
Stanley K. Tanger
1923 - 2010
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Stanley Tanger Obituary
Mr. Tanger will be remembered for founding Tanger Factory Outlet Centers in 1981. He is widely credited with creating the first factory outlet strip shopping center in Burlington, N.C.. Under his leadership as the President and CEO, the company became a publicly traded REIT on the NYSE in 1993 and he received the Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Real Estate in 1994. He was a member of the Young Presidents' Organization and the World Presidents' Organization.
Mr. Tanger will also be remembered for his lifelong commitment to philanthropy. Along with his wife, Mr. Tanger donated to many charities including the American Cancer Society, receiving their highest honor, the Excalibur Award seven times from 1994 to 2004. He also generously donated to Duke University, supporting the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duke Eye Center and the Iron Dukes and was a major donor to the Moses Cone Cancer Care Center expansion. Mr. Tanger donated the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden and numerous sculptures in the garden to the City of Greensboro. In 2010, Mr. Tanger received the McIver Medal from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Ben Cone Award from the Greensboro Jewish Federation. Mr. Tanger was an Eagle Scout and awarded the Silver Beaver Award on February 11, 2004. In 2000, he donated Lake Tanger to the Old North State Council for the North Carolina Boy Scout Camp. Mr. Tanger served as a pilot in WWII. He adored flying planes, cars and chocolate chip cookies.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro with Rabbi Fred Guttman and Rabbi Eliezer Havivi officiating. Burial will follow in the Hebrew Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Emanuel.
Hanes Lineberry Vanstory Chapel is assisting the Tanger family.
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December 7, 2010
Dear Tanger Family, Please accept my deepest condolences at your profound loss. Mr. Tanger was always so gracious and friendly when I would see him with my parents, Anne and Joe Christian, at Starmount CC and generous to my dad's Bog Garden in Greensboro. I send thoughts and prayers to you all. Kathy Christian Bender
Arlene Wright Roberts
November 20, 2010
Mrs. Tanger, Steve and Family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of S.K. S.K. was a very special boss who I always admired and appreciated. He was not only a great boss, he was also a very kind and generous person who I have many fond memories.
S.K. hired me for my very first job after I graduated from school as Mr. Sid Magid's secretary at Brookside Industries (Creighton Shirtmakers). Mr. Magid traveled a lot so I also worked for Mr. Moe Tanger and for S.K.
I purchased my first car while employed there. I remember it was a brand new 1964 Daytona Blue Corvair with wire-wheel covers and four-in-the floor. I remember S.K. would come and ask me on Friday afternoons if he could "borrow" it to go to the bank. Believe me I was so flattered that my boss would like my car so much that he wanted to drive it. I have many wonderful memories while working at Brookside, but this particular story stood out the most .
Please know that you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Arlene Wright Roberts
Mary Frost
November 18, 2010
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you. Cousin Leonard, my husband, told us many happy (and funny!)stories about his times with Stanley and the family.(Ask us about the boat someday.) Stanley sounds like a wonderful person and I know he will be very much missed. Len's daughter Lisa also sends her condolences.
Sandie Eckhardt
November 10, 2010
Although we haven't had much contact in years,our grandparents Sam and Ethel Lewis and parents Adelaide and Gerry Eckhardt always spoke fondly of our Tanger cousin. My sister Cheryl remembers going to NC with our grandmother to attend a bar mitzvah. We are sad for your loss. We know that Stanley will be sorely missed.
All our love-
Sandie,Cheryl and Sam Eckhardt
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Larry & Mettie Leigh
October 28, 2010
Dear Mrs. Tanger, Steve, Jane and Susie -
Our deepest sympathy to the Tanger Family. We have lost a wonderful man who had a profound impact on all of us. He will be deeply missed.
My memories of knowing him while a student at UNC were filled with respect and smiles for his sense of humor. I will never forget the beautiful lunch at your country club you had for me and my family after my graduation.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Larry and Mettie
Kevin Henniger
October 27, 2010
To the Tanger Family,
It was a pleasure meeting Mr. Tanger at the grand opening of Tanger at the Arches (Deer Park, NY).
With love and respect, I am sorry for your loss..
- Kevin Henniger, President of Loyal Building Services, Inc.
Gene & Marilyn Kidwell
October 26, 2010
To The Family
We light this candle in Honor of a truly Great Man.
My husband has told me of many an early AM morning wonder on his job sites over the years,only to discover the gentleman enjoying his walk was the gentleman himself Stanley Tanger.These memories he shall always have of Stanley tucked away in a special place. We know he is above keeping that early morning peaceful walk .
He will be deeply missed.
Dena Bostic
October 25, 2010
To the Tanger family: my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I will ALWAYS remember Mr. Tanger's zest for life, and his love of chocolate! I'm very thankful I had the opportunity to work with him, and get to know him for a few short years. I know he will be greatly missed by many! May he rest in peace. Dena Bostic (Greensboro, NC)
Julia Blackwell Ulloa
October 25, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
October 25, 2010
25 October 2010
Dear Mrs. Tanger and the Tanger Family:
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Stanley K. Tanger. Please accept my condolences.
I met and interacted with Mr. Tanger through his involvement with the Duke Eye Center and Duke University. He was most generous to my institution and kind to me personally. I have always admired Mr. Tanger, his kindness and generosity, the courage he demonstrated, from all the great things he had done to his show of impatience and intolerance for nonsense and insincerity. I had the good fortune of witnessing how Mr. Tanger acted as a great man on small things in life. I will always cherish those moments; what I had learned from his example will stand me in good stead when I face my own challenges; I shall “play to win”.
I shall miss Mr. Tanger and will think fondly of him while visiting the Tanger Family Gardens in Greensboro.
Sincerely,
Fulton Wong, PhD
Durham, North Carolina
Gabriele Robinson
October 25, 2010
In an earlier posting, question (?) marks were inserted where small "hearts" should've been. I wanted to clarify this little snafu. Again, my condolences go out to the entire Tanger family. May he know eternal peace.
Laura West
October 25, 2010
As a lifelong resident of Greensboro and an employee of Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH at the new Tanger Outlet in Mebane, I extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Tanger. His accomplishments and contributions along with the generosity of the Tanger family have made Greensboro and North Carolina a better, more enjoyable, and beautiful place for all of us.
Sincerely,
Laura West & Parents Tim & Ann West
Susan Sterling
October 25, 2010
My sincere condolences to the entire Tanger family – I was so sorry to hear of your loss today. I remember him as a special person who gave me many opportunities when I moved to here North Carolina, from employment at Tanger Outlet Centers for seven years, to his encouragement and support for my education at both UNC-G and Wake Forest. May he rest in peace, and may God bless and care for your family in this time of sadness.
Beverly Clark
October 25, 2010
Dear Mrs. Tanger, I offer you my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Tanger. I very much enjoyed meeting and talking to you and him on several of your visits to Duke Eye Center. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With Sincere Sympathy, Beverly Clark
Anonymous
October 25, 2010
May Stanley's memory be for a blessing.
Holly Duffey
October 25, 2010
We will miss Mr. Tanger dearly but what a wonderful life to celebrate. His legacy will live on through family, friends and those who continue to dedicate themselves to Tanger Outlet. May God bless the family and keep them through this difficult time.
October 25, 2010
Steven,
I remember meeting your father in 1993 and was always impressed with his optimism and ability to accomplish great things. He was a stand out individual in the REIT industry.
sincerely
steven brown
american century investments
[email protected]
Nancy Strader
October 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Memories of SK from working for him at Creighton Shirt Factory in Reidsville.
TERESA SHAW
October 25, 2010
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.. MR. TANGER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON ALWAYS POLITE... IT WAS SUCH A PLEASURE COOKING HIS SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHEESE AT STARMOUNT COUNTRY CLUB ON SUNDAY MORNINGS... YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH MRS DORIS TANGER AND THE FAMILY... MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.... I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...
Kim Holbrook
October 25, 2010
I was very fortunate to have known Mr. Tanger for only a short time. He was a patient here at the therapy office where I work. He was always so pleasant and kind. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
October 25, 2010
I wish you all well in this period of grief. May God bless you and comfort you.
Sydney LeBrun
October 25, 2010
John & Theresa Phillips
October 25, 2010
All of Mr. Tanger's family is in our prayers and thoughts. Such a pleasure knowing and talking with Mr. Tanger!
John & Theresa Phillips, Williamsburg, IA
Ken Landorf
October 25, 2010
May I offer my sincere sympathies and condolences to the whole family. It has been a few years since I last saw Stanley, but as a native New Havener I have many memories of him and all of the family. And I even got a plane ride from him about 30 years ago when visiting UNC. I will be saying Kaddish on Friday for him.
Gabriele Robinson
October 25, 2010
My sincere condolences go out to the Tanger family. I remember him as a fair and generous person who gave me the opportunity to be employed with Tanger Factory Outlet Centers from 1992-1994. I never forgot his dynamic personality or his generous spirit..or his love for the color red ? As a 5 year breast cancer survivor, I know he held his commitment to "fight for a cure" close to his heart ? May he rest in peace and his legacy live on ~
sam woods
October 25, 2010
May God give you strength during this time of sorrow . Mr Tanger was a very special person that will be written in the book of eternal life
Sam Woods
Kay (Van Hecke) Maddox
October 25, 2010
I have such fond memories of many happy times at the Tanger home when we were kids. I was so glad to run into you at the O Henry hotel last year. Surrounding you all with lots of love. May God hold you close.
Rob Worrell
October 25, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Having worked at Signature Place for the last 7+ years, I saw Mr. Tanger several times on the elevators. He was always very nice and had a kind word to say. God bless the family and employees during this time.
October 25, 2010
To Jane and the Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Patty Bridges
October 25, 2010
We will be keeping the Tanger family in our hearts and prayers during this time of loss. Janet L. Grady
Linda Pullin
October 25, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Miranda Sandor
October 25, 2010
Stanley Tanger was an icon to the industry. My mother worked for him for 44 years and he and his family has been a part of our family in so many ways during that time period. We loved him and respected him and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to his wife Doris and her family. May God bless and comfort you all. Miranda Sandor and family.
Merrill McManus
October 25, 2010
To all the Tangers,
My thougts and prayers are with you all at this time.
God's Peace and Love,
Merrill S. McManus
Catherine Magid
October 25, 2010
We miss you and love you always--Rest peacefully,Catherine Magid, Lois Tanger Magid,Arnie & Ann Magid, Patty Magid Wisneiwski, Dan & Laura Magid, Oren Magid, Sara Magid Erickson, Lily Magid.
Margaret Wray
October 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one.
Howard Honenwalker
October 25, 2010
Be strong in this time of sadness. Many of us will deeply miss Stanley, and all that he has done for family and friends. A great loss to our community. May we all find the strength to get by in the coming weeks. Rest in eternal peace now. Shalom.
Rick Goforth
October 24, 2010
To The Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one.
T. R. (Rick) Goforth
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