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ANNALEE HARGREAVES-TANZI Obituary

HARGREAVES-TANZI, ANNALEE ELSA Annalee Elsa Hargreaves-Tanzi passed away suddenly on May 1, 2012 with her loving husband at her side. Annalee was born in San Diego on September 29, 1943 to Annalee Marston Hargreaves and Harry C. Hargreaves. She graduated from Grossmont High School and attended San Diego State, UC Berkeley and graduated from UC Irvine with both French and Spanish degrees. As a third-generation San Diegan and fourth-generation Californian, Annalee was very proud of her roots and was active in deep-rooted San Diego organizations such as ZLAC Rowing Club, Wednesday Club and Save Our Heritage Organization's (SOHO-San Diego) efforts with the Marston House. Her love of San Diego was ever evident when she shared the history of the City and its landmarks with friends. Annalee's wit and humor, her hearty, contagious laugh, and her delicious baked goodies were shared with and enjoyed by her many friends and loved ones. All will miss her smile, laughter and generous and giving spirit.
Hargreaves-Tanzi is preceded in death by her parents and her brother in-law Dave Cox. She is survived by her husband Vito Tanzi and her stepson Richard Tanzi, her sister Maggie Cox, her nieces Cathleen Cox Stugard (Steve), Margo Cox Gunderson (Matt) and Sarah Cox Aquino (John), her great nieces and nephew Annalee Gunderson, Ellie Aquino, Meg Gunderson, Andrew Aquino, Caroline Gunderson and Elsa Gunderson, and by her many friends and loved ones. Visitation is Thursday, May 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St Mary's Chapel at All Saints' Episcopal Church. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 4 at 11 a.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 625 Pennsylvania Avenue in San Diego. In lieu of flowers, donations can be be made to SOHO earmarked for the Marston House: 2476 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 3, 2012.

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May 6, 2012

I met Annalee through a mutual friend several years ago. I was so impressed with her kindness and her thoughtfulness. She personified many wonderful character traits, and I know she will be missed by all her friends and family, my condolences, Mary Oberg, Algodones, NM

Janice R Gerde

May 5, 2012

Before I left San Diego some years ago, I was fortunate enough to become acquainted with Annalee when we worked together for a short time. I have fond memories of her--and was stunned to learn of her passing. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Patrick McArron

May 4, 2012

Though I never had the pleasure of knowing Annalee, it is obvious from her friends that she was a remarkable person. Thank you Annalee for all your contributions to San Diego.

May 4, 2012

I was so sorry to read about Annalee. I sat next to her and her husband several years ago at a Francis Parker alum function. I had such fun catching up with what she and your family had been doing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Nancy Ascher Britt

Mary Brown

May 2, 2012

My dearest friend for decades has joined her parents in a heavenly home. Those of us left behind will miss her dearly. She was a wonderful person and I find peace in knowing that Annalee and I will meet again. She was so very special, kind, thoughtful and loving to all who knew her.

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