KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Janet D’Addario, a prodigious creative and philanthropic force worldwide, and wife of D’Addario Chairman, Jim D’Addario, died June 14 at her home, surrounded by family.
According to a statement, the 72-year-old succumbed to complications from gall bladder cancer, said Jim.
Janet Marie D’Addario was born on Dec 10, 1948 in Nassau County. Her education circumnavigated Long Island: St Brigid in Westbury; St Dominic’s High School in Oyster Bay, and Nassau Community College in Garden City.
When D’Addario & Co was founded in 1973, Janet used her creative talents to design the company’s advertising as well as the packaging design for all of their products.
As a fledgling organisation, Janet’s vision and compassion had a tremendous influence on the development of the culture that guides the organisation today.
She would go on to wear many hats, including head of Artist Relations and co-founder of the D’Addario Foundation, which continues to provide music education to young children in underserved communities.
Janet served as the Managing Director of the Foundation for 20 years, helping to raise awareness for the cause by producing classical music concerts in cities worldwide.
The one charity that held a particularly special place in her heart was Providence House, a New York institution that provides transitional housing for homeless women and children.
Janet is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Jim, and their three children: Julie (Pat); Amy (Marcus) and Robert (Gina).
In lieu of any gifts or flowers, the family asks anyone wishing to pay their respects to consider a modest donation to Providence House.
-- BERNAMA
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