She was preceded in death by her baby sister and best friend, Adelaide Strassberg (Don).
Beloved wife of 66 years to Stanley - the love of her life since their courtship at the University of Michigan- she was an Alpha Phi, Stan a Theta Chi. She loved her husband to the depths of her heart. Her first six
months of marriage were spent in Sasebo, Japan where Stan served in the Army during the Korean War.
Beginning home life in Mansfield, Ohio, Nancy became the loving mother of three: Ernest Tangalakis (Kathy), Kali Gargaro (John), and Cynthia Tangalakis. Her children were her devotion.
From there is was on to Wyoming, Ohio; Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; and ultimately to Clearwater, Florida where they spent the last 45 years.
Nancy’s faith, her family and her friends were the circle of her life. She attended daily mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church where she enriched the life of the parish and gave generously of her time, talent and treasure. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren- Sarah Breinich (Rob), Will and Lucy; Michael Tangalakis (Kim), Owen; Laura Donnelly (James); Jennifer DeLurgio (James), Julia and Marco; Katherine Kienzle (Kelly), Regan, Van and Lucas; Rebecca Pohl (Eric); Johnny Gargaro; Ryan, Daniel and Leah Reeder- will miss her fiercely and will always carry with them the many, many memories of “Grandma.” She loved dearly and is dearly loved.
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