Jeannette Takita

A. Jeannette (Leahan) Takita of Trevose passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old. Born in Jamaica Plain (Boston), Mass. Jeannette was a resident of Trevose for the last 20 years. She was a graduate of Girls Latin, Boston, MA and Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1960 as a Registered Nurse. She proudly served in the US Army as a nurse for three years. She enjoyed listening to music and was an avid Red Sox fan speaking often of time spent in the grandstands at Fenway Park. Jeannette was always welcoming to others throughout her life, whether it was fostering children or complimenting a family or friend, she was a true caregiver. However, her greatest joy was her family. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 60 years, Charles S. Takita. Jeannette is also survived by her eight loving children: Kim Takita (Paul), Charles (Maggie) Takita, Kent Takita, Pamela McGlew (Kevin), Matthew Takita (Kelly), Monique Szczyrbak (Greg), Valerie Takita (Jen) and Kevin Takita (Ann Shomo) and her nephew: Jeff Leahan. She was also Grand-Mama to 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren with one more on the way. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 AM at Assumption BVM Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Rite of Committal Beechwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jeannette’s name can be made to either the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or the Sacred Heart Foundation, 668 Thompson Street, Watertown, NY 13601. www.tomlinsonfh.com