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August 30, 2026
Services
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 4-7 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 9 AM from the funeral home then to Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 45 Urban Club Road, Wayne where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be celebrated.
Entombment will be in Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah.
Jeannie Tamaroglio, 89, of Wayne, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Jeannie was born on December 7, 1936, in Chungju City, Korea, to Jechul Yi and Gum Soo Kim. Although she was not the eldest of her four siblings, Jeannie was the one who took on many family responsibilities. In pursuit of a better future for her and her family, she courageously traveled to Daegu City and applied for employment with the United States military.
Her natural organizational skills, determination, and vivacious personality led to a position at Camp Humphreys Army Base in Pyeongtaek City, South Korea. There, she quickly distinguished herself through her work ethic and natural talent for hospitality, rising to a supervisory position in a remarkably short time. These early experiences helped shape the strength, resilience, and determination that would define her throughout her life.
Jeannie’s bright smile caught the eye of the young captain, Larry. After one date to see the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Larry knew Jeannie was the one. The couple married on October 5, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea and soon after left for Larry’s new duty station, Ft. Dix, in the United States. When the couple was ready for a more permanent lifestyle, they made their way to a dental office apartment in Paterson, NJ and soon moved to Wayne, NJ in 1965. Together they raised three daughters, Tammy, Terry and Tracey and opened their home to help her sister and niece from Korea.
Jeannie devoted her life to caring for her family and being a full-time homemaker. She loved being a mother and was always there for her daughters, both at home and at school. Whether she was driving them to piano lessons and soccer practices, serving lunch, or helping to set up a Halloween party as a class mother, Jeannie was happiest when she was involved and making things special for her family. Always looking for ways to do more, Jeannie attended Wayne Adult Night School, where she learned to sew. She quickly put her new skills to use, making matching dresses for her daughters, coats, and even dresses for herself to wear to New Year’s Eve celebrations at Annunciation Roman Catholic Church in Wayne, where she and Larry were active members.
Jeannie took great joy in being a grandmother and loved nothing more than spoiling her grandchildren. Her home was always stocked with their favorite goodies and games, ready for whenever they came to visit. She was just a phone call away whenever they missed the bus, and if there was a half day of school, they could always count on their grandparents to take them to Friendly’s for a special treat.
Jeannie had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. Whenever someone came to her home, there was always a cup of coffee waiting, along with a sweet treat or whatever she could find in the cupboards to offer her guests. She never wanted anyone to feel like a stranger in her home.
Jeannie was an avid bowler and competed in scratch leagues, where she proudly earned several trophies. Later in life, tennis became another favorite pastime. She loved playing with friends, but especially enjoyed playing doubles with her family during visits to their summer home in the Poconos.
Jeannie is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Lawrence Tamaroglio; her sister, Janice Lorber and husband Neil; three daughters: Tammy Bombard and husband James Kirby, Terry Jacot and husband Jorge, Tracey McGovern and husband Brian; grandchildren: Matthew Bombard and wife Olivia, Catherine Bombard, Julie Jacot, Jason Jacot, and Luke McGovern; great grandchildren Henry and Ella Bombard and niece Laurel Lorber. She is predeceased by her brother, Young Soo Kim and sister, Bok Sul Yi.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Children's Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
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Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 4-7 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 9 AM from the funeral home then to Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 45 Urban Club Road, Wayne where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be celebrated.
Entombment will be in Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah.
August 30, 2026
Services
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 4-7 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 9 AM from the funeral home then to Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 45 Urban Club Road, Wayne where a 10 AM Funeral Mass will be celebrated.
Entombment will be in Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah.
Jeannie Tamaroglio, 89, of Wayne, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Jeannie was born on December 7, 1936, in Chungju City, Korea, to Jechul Yi and Gum Soo Kim. Although she was not the eldest of her four siblings, Jeannie was the one who took on many family responsibilities. In pursuit of a better future for her and her family, she courageously traveled to Daegu City and applied for employment with the United States military.
Her natural organizational skills, determination, and vivacious personality led to a position at Camp Humphreys Army Base in Pyeongtaek City, South Korea. There, she quickly distinguished herself through her work ethic and natural talent for hospitality, rising to a supervisory position in a remarkably short time. These early experiences helped shape the strength, resilience, and determination that would define her throughout her life.
Jeannie’s bright smile caught the eye of the young captain, Larry. After one date to see the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Larry knew Jeannie was the one. The couple married on October 5, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea and soon after left for Larry’s new duty station, Ft. Dix, in the United States. When the couple was ready for a more permanent lifestyle, they made their way to a dental office apartment in Paterson, NJ and soon moved to Wayne, NJ in 1965. Together they raised three daughters, Tammy, Terry and Tracey and opened their home to help her sister and niece from Korea.
Jeannie devoted her life to caring for her family and being a full-time homemaker. She loved being a mother and was always there for her daughters, both at home and at school. Whether she was driving them to piano lessons and soccer practices, serving lunch, or helping to set up a Halloween party as a class mother, Jeannie was happiest when she was involved and making things special for her family. Always looking for ways to do more, Jeannie attended Wayne Adult Night School, where she learned to sew. She quickly put her new skills to use, making matching dresses for her daughters, coats, and even dresses for herself to wear to New Year’s Eve celebrations at Annunciation Roman Catholic Church in Wayne, where she and Larry were active members.
Jeannie took great joy in being a grandmother and loved nothing more than spoiling her grandchildren. Her home was always stocked with their favorite goodies and games, ready for whenever they came to visit. She was just a phone call away whenever they missed the bus, and if there was a half day of school, they could always count on their grandparents to take them to Friendly’s for a special treat.
Jeannie had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. Whenever someone came to her home, there was always a cup of coffee waiting, along with a sweet treat or whatever she could find in the cupboards to offer her guests. She never wanted anyone to feel like a stranger in her home.
Jeannie was an avid bowler and competed in scratch leagues, where she proudly earned several trophies. Later in life, tennis became another favorite pastime. She loved playing with friends, but especially enjoyed playing doubles with her family during visits to their summer home in the Poconos.
Jeannie is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Lawrence Tamaroglio; her sister, Janice Lorber and husband Neil; three daughters: Tammy Bombard and husband James Kirby, Terry Jacot and husband Jorge, Tracey McGovern and husband Brian; grandchildren: Matthew Bombard and wife Olivia, Catherine Bombard, Julie Jacot, Jason Jacot, and Luke McGovern; great grandchildren Henry and Ella Bombard and niece Laurel Lorber. She is predeceased by her brother, Young Soo Kim and sister, Bok Sul Yi.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Children's Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
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