Obituary of Tammy Patricia Van Allen

NOTE FUNERAL TIME CHANGE TO 10AM THURSDAY Dansville – Wayland – Tammy P. Van Allen, 63 year of age, passed away at her home on Friday November 15, 2024. Tammy was born March 23, 1961 in Rochester the daughter of Daniel and Judy (Wydra) Allan. She spent the first few years of her life in Rochester and in 1971 her family moved to Wayland. She graduated from Wayland Central School worked in the area throughout her life. She was employed at Varsity Park in Dansville over 15 years and most recently she was the Produce Manager at Tops in Dansville. She retired this past February. Tammy and Greg Van Allen began their journey 34 years ago and wed on April 12, 2014 at an antique shop in Mt. Morris. During that time they resided in Wayland and in 1991 they moved to Dansville and have remained. Tammy loved her animals, especially the “Goldfish;” enjoyed her flowers; canning; crocheting; loved antiques , bringing a truckload of them home just last week. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren as they were the light of her life. She was the true “Family Foreman!” She lined up project after project; was the life of the party; the chef of the party and she would always say, “Don’t be late for dinner” and “Don’t say you’re not hungry!” This is a sudden loss for her family as she will be missed by all, leaving an empty space for now. Tammy was pre-deceased by her parents, Daniel and Judy Allan. She is survived by her husband, Greg Van Allen of Dansville; her children, Cassie Macchirella (Laurence) of FL, Mandy Macchirella of Dansville, Joseph Macchirella of Dansville and Elicia “Lou” Van Allen (James LaPlant) of Dansville; her grandchildren, Caleb, Kortney, Isabella, Landen, Carson and Annalise; her great-granddaughter, Kora; her brother Jimmy (Audrey) Allan of Wayland and Samantha Allan (Roger Hults) of Hornell; niece Danielle (Benjamin) Allan-Learn and nephews, Cameron and Dylan; along with many extended family and friends. Tammy’s family and friends may call Wednesday November 20, 2024 from 4-7pm at St. George-Forsythe Funeral Home, 109 West Naples St., Wayland. Tammy’s funeral service will be Thursday November 21st, 2024 at 10am at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of her family. Contributions in memory Tammy P. Allan may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572.