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Anthony Jannace Obituary
1928-2013
RANGELEY - Anthony "Tony" Jannace Jr., 85, died unexpectedly in his home on Nov. 16, 2013.
He was born in Rumford on July 7, 1928, the son of Antonio Jannace Sr. and Bertha (Coulombe) Jannace. He married Nancy LeClair on April 16, 1963.
Anthony and Nancy moved to Rangeley with their family in 1980 to open Rangeley Foodland and later on Jannace's Clothing Store, which blossomed into Nancy's Gifts. In 2004 he started Backwood's with his son. He retired as active management of the business in 2005.
Anthony was a member of the St. Luke's Catholic Church, spearheading many fundraisers and church events. He was also actively involved in town politics.
An avid outdoorsman in his younger years, Anthony became a friend to all the local wildlife as he was found feeding them nightly. He also enjoyed sitting on his front porch admiring the view of the lake, spending time with his grandchildren, reminiscing old times with family, friends and enjoying the longtime companionship with Kathy Morin.
Surviving are his son, James Jannace and wife, Deanna, of Rangeley; daughter Cathy Cushing and husband, Sam, of Scarborough; brother John Jannace and wife, Beverley, of Cumberland; four grandchildren: Christopher Fitzgerald, Sean Fitzgerald, Daren Jannace and Olivia Jannace; and a niece, Teri.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Nancy Jannace; and a niece, Anne.
You are invited to share your, thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Jannace family by visiting their guest book at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.
Visiting hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Lake Street, Rangeley. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthony's memory may be made to the Development Office Maine Audubon earmarked for Franklin County Nature Preserves Maintenance, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, ME 04105.
Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford; www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Jannace
December 3, 2013
To the family of mr. Jannace, please accept our sympathies for your loss. We loved going into the stores to shop and get a few things for our home in rangeleylakenews, even decals to put on our vehicle to remind us of rangeleylakenews when we are back in Massachusetts. One of our favorite things to do was to take a ride by mr. Jannaces house to see all the deer in the yard. What a beautiful sight, and what a kind, gentle man he was to feed the deer. We will miss that and again we are so sorry for your loss. In time may all your memories be happy ones. Sincerely, Alain roguzac and Renee santos
November 24, 2013
Sorry for your loss. I only met him a few times, ,but will never forget him. He left a lasting impression. Gary and Diane Milliard
phyllis and tony Marcellino
November 23, 2013
so sorry to hear of your loss cathy
Patricia McMorrow
November 22, 2013
Nancy, Remeber Joe & I came to your Store and Uncle Anthony had a problem with the electrical unit in the basement. Anthony and Joe went down stairs and we had a few shirt sales to do. A short memory but always had a good time because we drove Uncle Osie & Aunt Lena up there to visit you. Love Patty Ann & Joe, Stuart FL
Mario Giordano
November 21, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was always a devoted and true friend of St. Luke's and our Lady of the Lakes Parish. I always enjoyed his friendly smile and the few words in Italian that we shared and found very comforting and reminders of our roots as paesani. I will miss him at the Saturday 4:00 p.m. Mass collecting the offertory for St. Luke's.
kelly rickert
November 20, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss! I will always remember my beloved "Uncle Anthony" for his special smile and the his love of sharing! He made awesome meatballs too. We hugged at the offering of peace be with you in Mass a few weeks ago and I will cherish this memory as I think of him. God Bless. Kelly and David Jr.
November 19, 2013
Dear Jim,Cathy and the entire Jannace family,
Earlene and I are so sorry to hear the loss of your dad. He was a special individual who truly cared about people and community. Who could ever forget that infectous Jannace smile. We remembered when Tony first organized and cooked chicken for "Sunday Funday", at Saint Andrew's Parish here in Augusta. Tony was a fun person to be around with many stories to tell, exspecially over a glass of wine. It was a sad day for us friends in Augusta, when the Jannace family moved to Rangley. How we missed them all. We can recall the few times we visited Rangley and your dad always treated us as family. Tony was always a gracious host. We're sorry that we did'nt keep the friendship ties closer than we did. We want you to know that we are thinking of you all, in this time of sorrow. We will cherish the memory of Tony Jannace. May God help guide this wonderful family through this sorrowful time. God Bless the entire Jannace family.
Your friends always,
David and Earlene Drapeau
Norma Foye
November 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 18, 2013
So very sorry to hear about your loss ! I started delivering up to the store back in the early eighties through 1991. And even as recent as this past March Tony would find me delivering down in the Farmington area stores and always stop and ask how business was. It was always great to see him and chat for a few. He was a business man through and through, and a very good one. It was always a pleasure to deal with him and Nancy both. I'm sure he will be missed by many.
An old friend from Frito-Lay, Brent
November 18, 2013
Please accept our condolences on behalf of the Jannace family. We have many fond memories of your Dad. May memories sustain you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Marion, Peter, Frank, Pauline and Joan
Harvey Paulin
November 18, 2013
The photo of Anthony is how we should remember him, with his warm smile and welcoming chatter... He is the kind of person anyone would like for a relative. May he rest in peace and we'll all meet on the other side, it is just a matter of time.
Harvey Paulin and family from Connecticut and former of Rumford, ME
Anthony;s mother, Bertha, was my mother, Bella's sister...
November 18, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. We will never forget the time we spent in Rangeley and the hospitality we were shown. We will never forget Anthony. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanna Piccinino Ahmad and Family (Bridgeport, CT)
Deirdre Aronson
November 18, 2013
We're so sorry for your loss. We will remember him fondly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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