The Tantoco family has announced the passing of Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco, chairman and CEO of Rustan’s Commercial Corp.:
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Zenaida “Nedy” R. Tantoco. The retailer, philanthropist, patroness of the arts, loving mother, and grandmother passed away last night, February 8, 2024, at 11:42 p.m. She was 77 years old.
She is survived by partner Patrick Jacinto; her three children, Anton with wife Nina and daughters Nikki and Isabelle; Michael with wife Kathy and children Kenzie and Kameron; and Catherine with husband David Endriga; and her family of dogs Sabrina, Tricia, Tessa, Katlinka, Skippy, Bocelli, and Tequila.
The Rustan Commercial Corporation, SSI Group, Inc., and Rustan Marketing Corporation chairwoman leaves an enduring legacy of excellence in the luxury retail sphere founded by her parents, Ambassador Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr. and Gliceria Rustia-Tantoco in 1952. Nedy was the couple’s eldest daughter.
Like her siblings Rico and wife Nena Tantoco, Menchu and husband Jun Lopez, Marilou and husband Eddie, Marilen Tantoco, and Maritess and husband Renato Enriquez, Nedy uncompromisingly upheld the sacred values taught by their parents in running a family enterprise. Although known in the industry for her astute professionalism, Nedy will always be better remembered as a nurturing force in fostering family empowerment and unity. These, she believed, were key to their family’s future generations to thrive.
The funeral service schedule:
Feb. 10-12 (Saturday-Monday) 11 a.m.-10p.m. Mass at 5 p.m. on Saturday & Monday; 6 p.m. on Sunday, 25B Tamarind Road, Forbes Park, Makati
Feb, 13-14, (Tuesday-Wednesday), 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m.; Heritage Park, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Funeral Mass Feb. 16 (Friday), 10 a.m., Santuario de San Antonio Parish, Forbes Park, Makati.
We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
