JANET B. TAMAGNI

TAMAGNI--Janet B., at the age of 75, died peacefully in Summit, New Jersey on February 10 after a brief illness. Born Jeannette Augusta Brown in Charlotte, North Carolina, her family moved to New York when she was a girl. She attended Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, and was a member of the Dartmouth alumni community (Jack Tamagni, Class of '56). An avid lover of art, music and fashion, she also devoted her time to supporting charitable organizations such as the St. Hubert's Animal Shelter, the Raptor Trust, and the Summit Child Care Center. She cared deeply about young people living with disabilities, and was a passionate animal lover. She was married for 52 years to John Searle Tamagni, who survives her. She is also survived by four children, Susan Searle Tamagni, Lisa Jordan Tamagni, John Searle Tamagni, Jr., and Christina Jordan Tamagni; four grandchildren, Natasha Orisha Kulick, Michael John Kulick, Richard Jake Searle Schlein and Zachary August Searle Schlein; her sons-in-law Thomas P. Fastert and Michael E. Schlein; and innumerable friends who loved her deeply. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit, New Jersey, on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Overlook Hospital Foundation or St. Hubert's Animal Shelter would be appreciated by the family. For information, please contact Dangler Funeral Home, 309 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ, 908-273-2323.