Janet S. Whalen

April 30, 1936 - February 4, 2022

Janet Scanlan Whalen (4/30/36-2/4/22) Janet lit up every room she walked into. The smile on her dimpled face was magical. Her wit was so charming and delightful, but she never suffered fools lightly. She was a kind and generous person and would give you the shirt off her back if you ever needed her help. Janet was born in New York City on April 30,1936 Janet attended school in the city and graduated with honors… she went on to Trinity college in Washington, DC and after graduating she traveled through Europe extensively. Janet raised four children Leif, Jeffrey, Amy, and Peter. In addition to raising a family Janet worked on Wall Street for John Nuveen and Co. specializing in municipal bonds After years of the bond world Janet and her husband Rick Whalen said goodbye to the Big Apple. They were off to their next adventure and happily moved to Key West Florida where they spent the next 20 or so years. Janet was hired by the Department of Revenue, State of Florida, Supervisor for Child support enforcement. Janet was then hired by the 16th Judicial court of Florida, Family court division where she worked until they decided to move to West Palm Beach, Florida. Her last years have been spent in Lantana, Florida. She worked for the township of Hypoluxo as the administrative clerk handling all the building department functions, where she met and cherished so many new friends and colleagues. Janet was famous wherever she lived for her smile and her love of Champagne with a side of ice!! We will always treasure her laugh and love for life... Miss and Love you MOM!!! In Lieu of flowers, please make donation in memory of Janet S. Whalen to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League : address 3100/3200 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, Florida 33409 561-686-3663 Peggyadams.org