Janet Helen Bergen

1922 - 2012

Janet Helen Bergen obituary, 1922-2012, Sarasota, FL

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1922

DIED

2012

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Janet Bergen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 23, 2012.

Janet H. Bergen, 90, of Sarasota, FL and formerly of Kearny, NJ, passed away on December 20, 2012.

She was born June 19, 1922 in Kearny, NJ to William and Janet Trench.

Janet was a member of the Women's Auxiliary VFW and was their Treasurer for over 10 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bergen.

Janet is survived by her beloved partner of 22 years, James Sanfilippo; daughters, Marian Leo of Acworth, GA and Barbara Romano (Ron) of Sarasota, FL; stepson, Robert Bergen of NJ; stepdaughter, Rosemary Dye of NJ; grandchildren, Ronald Romano Jr., Mark Leo (Maria), Jennifer Kittredge (William) and Craig Leo (Tiffany); and 15 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com.

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January 17, 2013

Anne Coughlin

What a special friend Janet was. We had so many laughs and so much fun! Condolences to Jim and Janet's entire family. Annie and family

January 17, 2013

Anne Coughlin

What a special friend Janet was. We had so many laughs and so much fun! Condolences to Jim and Janet's entire family. You are in our prayers.
Annie and family

January 2, 2013

Florence (Hawkins) Dow

Sorry to hear about Janet's passing. I had known her since I was small. My mom and dad were friends with her. She was a wonderful lady

December 31, 2012

Greg and Noreen Jacobsen

Sorry to hear about Janet's passing,she was a wonderful lady and she'll be greatly missed.

December 30, 2012

Connie and Jim Andrews

You will be missed...so sorry to the family and our prays go with you all.

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Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232

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