Anita was born on August 30, 1948 in the Bronx, New York to David and Mollie Tamarkin.

She was a gifted baker and mastered her Italian cheesecake recipe and made the best potato pancakes! Anita was a real animal lover and was a good friend to every one blessed to have her in their lives. Her willingness to be a good friend was expressed with her nurturance of the many relationships she fostered and was especially close to her mother, Mollie. Anita is survived by her loving mother, Mollie and her brothers Allan and Lawrence, her nephew Joshua, niece Traci Lynn and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, David who passed away in the year 1993.

Donations may be sent to Susan G. Komen and Hospice Care Network.

Arrangements under the direction of Jewish Memorial Chapel of Long Island, Hempstead, NY.