Jeanne Livie Tarring

Jeanne Flick Livie Tarring died peacefully in her home in Chestertown, MD, on October 27, 2014. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Tarring, daughter of Louis and Matilda (Neigh) Flick, grew up in Punxsutawney, PA, the sixth of seven children. Jeanne married William Maloney, also of Punxsutawney, in 1943 but was widowed after three months as a result of his military service. Jeanne found work in the war service in Washington, DC, where she met R. Bruce Livie, Jr., of Baltimore. They married in 1945 upon the completion of his service with the U.S. Marine Corps, and over the course of their 19 years together, had three children, R. Bruce Livie III, Stephanie S. Livie, and Scott D. Livie. Subsequent to Bruce Livie’s untimely death in February 1964, she met and eventually married Robert Tarring of the National Brewing Company in Baltimore, and the Tarring Funeral Home in Aberdeen, MD. They were married for 25 years until his death in 1995. In 1998, Mrs. Tarring moved from Aberdeen to Chestertown, MD, to be near her son, the late Scott Livie. Her creativity and good taste were always in evidence. She was an avid, award-winning gardener. She owned and operated a small antique shop and enjoyed cooking. Jeanne is remembered by the many who loved her as engaging, bright, strong, welcoming, and socially active. She was particularly instrumental in assisting her son, Scott, in his successful campaign for Kent Count Commissioner in 2002. Jeanne hosted parties for friends and business associates at her successive homes in Baltimore County, Homeland, and Harford County, welcoming such diverse groups as the Baltimore Colts and personnel from the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Additionally, she co-founded the Aberdeen Christmas Street Parade, now in its 37th year. Throughout her life Jeanne was indomitable. In spite of suffering a number of significant losses, including the deaths of beloved siblings, two husbands, and her younger son, she remained spirited, compassionate, and open minded. Mrs. Tarring is survived by her sister ,Eleanor Jordan; brother, Jack Flick; son, R. Bruce Livie, III, and daughter-in-law Angelika Livie; daughter, Stephanie Livie Velleggia; her grandchildren, Casper Livie, Carl Livie, Alexandra Velleggia McCabe, Michael Livie Velleggia, Kate Livie Ford, Meghan Livie Pagano, Sherri Spray; and great-grandchild, Bayne Pagano. She is also survived by loving extended family including the families of stepson Robert Tarring and his wife Nancy; their sons, Brent and Robert; stepson, Douglas Tarring and his wife Karin; and daughter-in-law Anne Livie. She will be dearly missed. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2014, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 508 High Street in Chestertown, MD 21620. Interment will be at Shrewsbury Parish Church at 12824 Shrewsbury Church Rd, Kennedyville, MD 21645. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, Inc., 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617.

Jeanne Livie Tarring

March 1, 1923 - October 27, 2014