Virginia Marilyn Whitaker (Tagney) Passed away peacefully at hospice on March 22, 2025.
Virginia was a member of Saugus High School class of 1972. Following graduation she attended Salem Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1975 as a Registered Nurse. She proudly practiced spanning over 45 years at Salem Hospital, Beverly School for the Deaf and Holy Family Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents John and Virginia Tagney as well as her sister Karen Guarino (Tagney). Virginia is survived by her life partner and love of her life Dan Whyte of Saugus. Her son and daughter in law Richard and Terri Whitaker of Beverly. Daughter and son in law Courtney Whitaker and Stephen Tuck of Saugus.
As much pride she had in her career and family, her purest and greatest joy came in being a grandmother. Virginia leaves behind 6 grandchildren who in her eyes were the greatest at everything, the smartest and the most beautiful children that have ever existed. Sophia Manuppelli, Dominic Manuppelli, Seumas Whitaker, Rory Whitaker, Azalea Tuck and Thalia Tuck.
Carrying out her wishes the family will be holding a celebration of life on Thursday April 3rd from 2-5 at Cafe Salerno 73 Cabot St Beverly, MA 01915.
A private burial for family and close friends will take place at a later date.