Celebrating the life of
Renee C. Malanga
September 17, 1922 - March 05, 2010
RENEE C. MALANGA
SAVANNAH - Renee C. Malanga, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2010 at Hospice of Savannah after a full life. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on September 17, 1922. She raised her family in New Jersey and retired to Florida. She spent the last eight years at Savannah Square Retirement Community in Georgia. Her greatest treasure in life was her family and the good times they spent together. She shared her love of travel, sports and games and her enthusiasm for life with everyone. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Wally Kirschner, and her second husband, George Malanga, as well as her son, Robert Malanga, and her son-in-law, Tony Cella.
She is survived by her children and their spouses: Donna & Greg Hammill of Salem, SC; Dean & Kim Kirschner of Greensboro, NC; Debbe & Bill Furey of Savannah, GA; George Malanga of Albuquerque, NM; Carol Cella of Greenbrook, NJ; and MaryJo Malanga of North Brunswick, NJ. Her 11 grandchildren and their families, Kendra Carberry, Slater Carberry, Drew Kirschner, David Kirschner, Kristen Chrismon, Wendy Furey, Mac Furey, Ondina Malanga, George Cella, Cassandra Cella and Nina Malanga, will miss their Nana very much. Being Gigi to her five great grandchildren was a special joy for her in recent years.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church in Savannah, GA. The family welcomes guests to join them at a reception following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions and gifts of remembrance may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6600 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31405 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2 University Plaza, Suite 312, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
The Savannah American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest, heartfelt condolances on the passing of Mrs. Malanga. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
- The Savannah American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
To The Family, We are deeply saddened to have heard of Renee's passing. We met your mother at The Squares when we were living there. She was absolutely charming and a lovely lady. She was so gracious and always had such a warm smile for everyone. You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Renee and all the family.
- Marie and Bill Robinson, Savannah, GA
My mom and I will miss Renee a lot. She was a dear friend to mom at Savannah Square and I also enjoyed getting to know Renee the last several years. She always had a cheerful attitude and greeted us with lots of warmth and love. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Renee's family.
- Lynne Hollenbach and Olive Johnson, Savannah, GA
It is with great sadness I learned of the passing of Robert's mother Mrs. Malanga. Robert and his family always meant a great deal the the New Jersey State Organization of Cystic Fibrosis. As the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis continues, our organization was there for the entire family helping them to deal the financial burdens and special needs of Robert. My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family with the loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother, and Gigi. With warm and personal regards, Rosemary Schroeder, Event Coordinator, NJSO Cystic Fibrosis, P.O. Box 3648, Wayne, NJ 07474-3648.
- Rosemary Schroeder, Totowa, NJ
The Savannah American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest, heartfelt condolances on the passing of Mrs. Malanga. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
- The Savannah American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
To The Family, We are deeply saddened to have heard of Renee's passing. We met your mother at The Squares when we were living there. She was absolutely charming and a lovely lady. She was so gracious and always had such a warm smile for everyone. You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Renee and all the family.
- Marie and Bill Robinson, Savannah, GA
My mom and I will miss Renee a lot. She was a dear friend to mom at Savannah Square and I also enjoyed getting to know Renee the last several years. She always had a cheerful attitude and greeted us with lots of warmth and love. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Renee's family.
- Lynne Hollenbach and Olive Johnson, Savannah, GA
It is with great sadness I learned of the passing of Robert's mother Mrs. Malanga. Robert and his family always meant a great deal the the New Jersey State Organization of Cystic Fibrosis. As the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis continues, our organization was there for the entire family helping them to deal the financial burdens and special needs of Robert. My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family with the loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother, and Gigi. With warm and personal regards, Rosemary Schroeder, Event Coordinator, NJSO Cystic Fibrosis, P.O. Box 3648, Wayne, NJ 07474-3648.
- Rosemary Schroeder, Totowa, NJ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
