Helen Taranaki
April 30, 2021
Helen Taranaki passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021. Helen was born January 11, 1933 in Jersey City to Anthony & Nora Mazzeo. She married Thomas Tarnacki in 1954, they raised their family in Secaucus and Howell, NJ. She later retired to Dunnellon, FL with her husband in 1985. She is survived by her 4 children; Helene Catusco, Tom Taranaki, Mary Van Heest, Paul Taranaki; 5 grand children, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Helen is predeceased by her husband of 60 years Thomas Taranaki, 2 grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Helen enjoyed traveling, shopping, time with her family and she looked forward to new adventures. Helen had a generous heart and loving soul, she made an impact on everyone she encountered. She was an inspiration and role model. Services will be held at 10:45am on Saturday May 22, 2021 at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church located at 30 Schoolhouse Rd, Manchester Twp. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her honor to St Judes Children Hospital.
Helen Taranaki passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021. Helen was born January 11, 1933 in Jersey City to Anthony & Nora Mazzeo. She married Thomas Tarnacki in 1954, they raised their family in Secaucus and Howell, NJ. She later retired to... View Obituary & Service Information