Hermine Hadi

Hermine Fahnl Hadi, 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in Tallahassee, Florida. "Hermi" was born in Vienna, Austria and moved to New York in 1946. Her parents Ludwig and Maria Fahnl raised Hermi along with her three brothers; Rudolf, Friedrich and Ludwig in Vienna. Hermi attended nursing school in Vienna and then moved to New York, where she married Leslie Hadi and started her family. She is survived by her loving daughters, Diana Hadi Padgett (Joel), Tallahassee, Florida and Jeanette Monica Hadi of Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition, her extended family; Mike Mellos (Cari) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Melanie and Tom Berger and daughter Olivia; Kevin and Paige Hildrenbrand and their sons Jack and Charlie. Hermi cared for and loved her adoring family and friends all of her days. Countless hours were spent volunteering to support families needing care while at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, and as an active member of the Tallahassee Music Guild. Her commitment to her faith was the true definition of Hermi. She began her service in the Council of Catholic Women at Blessed Sacrament, then moved to the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More to help establish the St. Thomas More Women’s Club in 1976. Now called the St. Thomas More Council of Catholic Woman, she served many years as president while also serving on other levels as President of the Eastern Deanery (1983-85), President of the Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (1988-1990), and President/Province Director of the Florida Council of Catholic Women (1991-1993). Hermi served as President of the Associates of NCCW, Inc. during their 30th anniversary celebration (1999-2001) and helped lead the campaign to raise funds for construction of Mary’s Garden located on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, co-sponsored by the Diocese of Orlando. For her years of service to the church, Hermi received the Our Lady of Good Counsel award from the Florida Council of Catholic Women in 2004. She served as a volunteer for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and sat on the Board of Casa Calderone. In the parish, Hermi served many years as the sacristan for the 8:30 a.m. Mass and as a Eucharistic Minister. Her love of home and friends in Tallahassee is long standing. Hermi spent over 20 years working at Bedfellows, helping many find the things to warm and complete homes. Hermi lived a full and active life. She loved beginning most days with a joyful three mile walk, or swim-ming and gardening. Much admiration and appreciation is sent to the staff of Westminster Oaks. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 6th at 2:00p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, 900 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304, followed by a reception at the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, care of St. Thomas More, 900 W Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304. Elizabeth Chambers of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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Hermine Hadi

May 17, 1926 - March 3, 2015