Jane Tarantino

Jane Tarantino, age 67, Hernando, Florida passed away July 26, 2024 at home under the loving care of her family and HPH Hospice.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York to Agnes McLafferty and James Acquavella and relocated to Florida in 1977 from North Bellmore, New York. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Inverness.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband and soul mate of 47 years, Michael Tarantino; two children: Jason M. (Lauren) Tarantino of Hernando Beach, Florida and Christopher C. (Kasey) Tarantino of Brooksville, Florida; four brothers: John (Andrea) Acquavella, Jimmy Acquavella, Tom (Danielle) Palandrani all of New York, and Christopher (Andrea) Tarantino of Virginia; four sisters: Susan (Sean) Bush of Virginia, Jacquelyn (Robert) Dey, Elena (Gary) Smith, and Lori (Christopher) Amlicke, of Inverness, Florida; two granddaughters: Gemma and Harper; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes McLafferty, James Acquavella, and Alma Tarantino; and brother Salvatore Tarantino.
Jane had an abundance of joy for spending time with her family, her granddaughters, boating, fishing, playing bingo, creating stained glass, shopping, Italian food, coffee, Rod Stewart, and simply being in the company of those she loved and cherished.
Friends may gather at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6-8PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Fr. Michael Suszynski, Celebrant.