ANTHONY "TONY" SAMUEL TALERICO, SR.
May 9, 1922 - January 12, 2013
Anthony Samuel (Tony) Talerico Sr. of Fairmont, went to be with his loving wife Lucy, Saturday January 12th. He was surrounded by family members including Gary and Janette Talerico with whom he had made his home for the last few months. He was born May 9, 1922 in Fairmont, a son of Salvatore and Sara Spatafore Talerico.
Tony was a 1940 graduate of East Fairmont High School. He worked as a butcher for a short time before joining the U S Army during WWII. He went to work at Owens Illinois Glass Plant, and retired from Owens as shipping supervisor with over 35 years of service in October of 1980.
Tony also served in the Army National Guard during the Korean conflict. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Tony served on the Fairmont City Council for 8 years, which included serving as Deputy Mayor. He also volunteered at Fairmont General Hospital with over 4000 hours of service.
Tony always enjoyed being with family and friends, watching sports, hands on projects, puzzle books, and a good conversation.
He is survived by four sons and a daughter, Gary and Janette Talerico of Fairmont, Anthony and Debbie Talerico of Fairmont, Michael and Diana Talerico of Shinnston, Trina and Joe Brown of Barrackville, and Steve and Janice Talerico of Fairmont. Grandchildren include Toni Jo and Dave Hayhurst, Mike Talerico, Heather Talerico-King, Rebecca Butler, Jeff and Malissa Malick, Lucas Talerico, Stephanie Talerico, Jordan Hill and Gracelynn Talerico; and his great-grandchildren Payton Talerico-King, RJ, Nicole and AJ Butler, and Luci Malick; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lucy Madeline Zecco Talerico, who passed on Aug. 18, 2010; brothers, Frank of Bristol, Ct., Joseph of Morgantown, WV, John of Dearborn, MI, and Louis of Fairmont, WV; sisters, Mary Cavallaro of Charleston, WV, Rose Warash of Fairmont; and a granddaughter Madilynn Marie Talerico.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Care Corp, Malissa Malick, Supervisor; Lisa Lee, RN; Doug Efaw LPN; Heather Loughry, LPN; Brenda Heflin and Crystal Spencer, Caregiver; Nicole Stolzenbach, Social Worker; Robin Willis, Homemaker; Matt Chapelle, Chaplin; and others that filled in who gave excellent care and comfort to Tony; also, Sister Stella of Immaculate Conception Church who made weekly visits to provide spiritual comfort for Tony and his family.
Friends may call at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave. in Fairmont from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a Vigil Service being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday by Sister Stella Cronauer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday January 16, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father William J. Kuchinsky as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens with full military rights being performed at graveside by the Marion County Veteran's Council. Pall Bearers will be provided by the Knights of Columbus.
DOMICO FUNERAL HOME
414 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
May 9, 1922 - January 12, 2013
Anthony Samuel (Tony) Talerico Sr. of Fairmont, went to be with his loving wife Lucy, Saturday January 12th. He was surrounded by family members including Gary and Janette Talerico with whom he had made his home for the last few months. He was born May 9, 1922 in Fairmont, a son of Salvatore and Sara Spatafore Talerico.
Tony was a 1940 graduate of East Fairmont High School. He worked as a butcher for a short time before joining the U S Army during WWII. He went to work at Owens Illinois Glass Plant, and retired from Owens as shipping supervisor with over 35 years of service in October of 1980.
Tony also served in the Army National Guard during the Korean conflict. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Tony served on the Fairmont City Council for 8 years, which included serving as Deputy Mayor. He also volunteered at Fairmont General Hospital with over 4000 hours of service.
Tony always enjoyed being with family and friends, watching sports, hands on projects, puzzle books, and a good conversation.
He is survived by four sons and a daughter, Gary and Janette Talerico of Fairmont, Anthony and Debbie Talerico of Fairmont, Michael and Diana Talerico of Shinnston, Trina and Joe Brown of Barrackville, and Steve and Janice Talerico of Fairmont. Grandchildren include Toni Jo and Dave Hayhurst, Mike Talerico, Heather Talerico-King, Rebecca Butler, Jeff and Malissa Malick, Lucas Talerico, Stephanie Talerico, Jordan Hill and Gracelynn Talerico; and his great-grandchildren Payton Talerico-King, RJ, Nicole and AJ Butler, and Luci Malick; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lucy Madeline Zecco Talerico, who passed on Aug. 18, 2010; brothers, Frank of Bristol, Ct., Joseph of Morgantown, WV, John of Dearborn, MI, and Louis of Fairmont, WV; sisters, Mary Cavallaro of Charleston, WV, Rose Warash of Fairmont; and a granddaughter Madilynn Marie Talerico.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Care Corp, Malissa Malick, Supervisor; Lisa Lee, RN; Doug Efaw LPN; Heather Loughry, LPN; Brenda Heflin and Crystal Spencer, Caregiver; Nicole Stolzenbach, Social Worker; Robin Willis, Homemaker; Matt Chapelle, Chaplin; and others that filled in who gave excellent care and comfort to Tony; also, Sister Stella of Immaculate Conception Church who made weekly visits to provide spiritual comfort for Tony and his family.
Friends may call at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave. in Fairmont from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a Vigil Service being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday by Sister Stella Cronauer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday January 16, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father William J. Kuchinsky as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens with full military rights being performed at graveside by the Marion County Veteran's Council. Pall Bearers will be provided by the Knights of Columbus.
DOMICO FUNERAL HOME
414 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
ANTHONY "TONY" SAMUEL TALERICO, SR.
May 9, 1922 - January 12, 2013
Anthony Samuel (Tony) Talerico Sr. of Fairmont, went to be with his loving wife Lucy, Saturday January 12th. He was surrounded by family members including Gary and Janette Talerico with whom he had made his home for the last few months. He was born May 9, 1922 in Fairmont, a son of Salvatore and Sara Spatafore Talerico.
Tony was a 1940 graduate of East Fairmont High School. He worked as a butcher for a short time before joining the U S Army during WWII. He went to work at Owens Illinois Glass Plant, and retired from Owens as shipping supervisor with over 35 years of service in October of 1980.
Tony also served in the Army National Guard during the Korean conflict. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Tony served on the Fairmont City Council for 8 years, which included serving as Deputy Mayor. He also volunteered at Fairmont General Hospital with over 4000 hours of service.
Tony always enjoyed being with family and friends, watching sports, hands on projects, puzzle books, and a good conversation.
He is survived by four sons and a daughter, Gary and Janette Talerico of Fairmont, Anthony and Debbie Talerico of Fairmont, Michael and Diana Talerico of Shinnston, Trina and Joe Brown of Barrackville, and Steve and Janice Talerico of Fairmont. Grandchildren include Toni Jo and Dave Hayhurst, Mike Talerico, Heather Talerico-King, Rebecca Butler, Jeff and Malissa Malick, Lucas Talerico, Stephanie Talerico, Jordan Hill and Gracelynn Talerico; and his great-grandchildren Payton Talerico-King, RJ, Nicole and AJ Butler, and Luci Malick; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lucy Madeline Zecco Talerico, who passed on Aug. 18, 2010; brothers, Frank of Bristol, Ct., Joseph of Morgantown, WV, John of Dearborn, MI, and Louis of Fairmont, WV; sisters, Mary Cavallaro of Charleston, WV, Rose Warash of Fairmont; and a granddaughter Madilynn Marie Talerico.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Care Corp, Malissa Malick, Supervisor; Lisa Lee, RN; Doug Efaw LPN; Heather Loughry, LPN; Brenda Heflin and Crystal Spencer, Caregiver; Nicole Stolzenbach, Social Worker; Robin Willis, Homemaker; Matt Chapelle, Chaplin; and others that filled in who gave excellent care and comfort to Tony; also, Sister Stella of Immaculate Conception Church who made weekly visits to provide spiritual comfort for Tony and his family.
Friends may call at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave. in Fairmont from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a Vigil Service being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday by Sister Stella Cronauer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday January 16, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father William J. Kuchinsky as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens with full military rights being performed at graveside by the Marion County Veteran's Council. Pall Bearers will be provided by the Knights of Columbus.
DOMICO FUNERAL HOME
414 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
May 9, 1922 - January 12, 2013
Anthony Samuel (Tony) Talerico Sr. of Fairmont, went to be with his loving wife Lucy, Saturday January 12th. He was surrounded by family members including Gary and Janette Talerico with whom he had made his home for the last few months. He was born May 9, 1922 in Fairmont, a son of Salvatore and Sara Spatafore Talerico.
Tony was a 1940 graduate of East Fairmont High School. He worked as a butcher for a short time before joining the U S Army during WWII. He went to work at Owens Illinois Glass Plant, and retired from Owens as shipping supervisor with over 35 years of service in October of 1980.
Tony also served in the Army National Guard during the Korean conflict. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Tony served on the Fairmont City Council for 8 years, which included serving as Deputy Mayor. He also volunteered at Fairmont General Hospital with over 4000 hours of service.
Tony always enjoyed being with family and friends, watching sports, hands on projects, puzzle books, and a good conversation.
He is survived by four sons and a daughter, Gary and Janette Talerico of Fairmont, Anthony and Debbie Talerico of Fairmont, Michael and Diana Talerico of Shinnston, Trina and Joe Brown of Barrackville, and Steve and Janice Talerico of Fairmont. Grandchildren include Toni Jo and Dave Hayhurst, Mike Talerico, Heather Talerico-King, Rebecca Butler, Jeff and Malissa Malick, Lucas Talerico, Stephanie Talerico, Jordan Hill and Gracelynn Talerico; and his great-grandchildren Payton Talerico-King, RJ, Nicole and AJ Butler, and Luci Malick; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lucy Madeline Zecco Talerico, who passed on Aug. 18, 2010; brothers, Frank of Bristol, Ct., Joseph of Morgantown, WV, John of Dearborn, MI, and Louis of Fairmont, WV; sisters, Mary Cavallaro of Charleston, WV, Rose Warash of Fairmont; and a granddaughter Madilynn Marie Talerico.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice Care Corp, Malissa Malick, Supervisor; Lisa Lee, RN; Doug Efaw LPN; Heather Loughry, LPN; Brenda Heflin and Crystal Spencer, Caregiver; Nicole Stolzenbach, Social Worker; Robin Willis, Homemaker; Matt Chapelle, Chaplin; and others that filled in who gave excellent care and comfort to Tony; also, Sister Stella of Immaculate Conception Church who made weekly visits to provide spiritual comfort for Tony and his family.
Friends may call at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Ave. in Fairmont from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a Vigil Service being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday by Sister Stella Cronauer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday January 16, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father William J. Kuchinsky as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens with full military rights being performed at graveside by the Marion County Veteran's Council. Pall Bearers will be provided by the Knights of Columbus.
DOMICO FUNERAL HOME
414 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
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