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Louis Matthew Tarantino, Sr. of Fort Myers, FL died peacefully in his home Sunday, July 18, 2010, at the age of 90. Born in Cleveland, OH, May 31, 1920, he graduated from Collinwood HS (NHS)(Cleveland) in 1939, and began his career as a Building Contractor. He served honorably in WWII with the Army 340th Engineer Regiment from Jan 1942 thru Oct 1945, receiving an American Theater Ribbon (Alcan Hwy) Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal. He moved his wife and family to Fort Myers in Oct 1958. He was Past Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Cleveland (1954), member of Euclid Veterans Club, Cleveland, President of the American Italian Club, Cape Coral(1970-72) and member of St. Francis Xavier Parish where he served as a Sacristan and in the choir for many years. He played baseball in HS and Army and later helped organize St. Francis Xavier Softball Team as well as Over 50 League and Co-hosted WINK TV Lou and Micky Sports Corner in early 1960s. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis D and Carrie (Van) Tarantino, his sisters Anna DiBartlomeo and Mildred (Michael) Tucci, of Cleveland, OH and his son Louis M. (Terry) Tarantino, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Rose Marie (Conti), his children Roseann (Duane) Kreibel, Mary C. Phillips, Theresa (William) Clements, Joe (Marlene) Tarantino, Tom (Meredith) Tarantino, Judy (Michael) Lawlor, Chris Mathieu, Steve (Teri) Tarantino, Anthony (Jody) Tarantino, Gerry (Debbie) Tarantino, Gina Delano; his grandchildren Kathleen (Dean), Kimberly (Brian), Jason (Misty), Angela, Louis, Jennifer (Ryan), Brandon (Georgiana) Nick (Ashley), Joseph (Erin), Jonathan (Hilary), James (Jamie), Jordan, Lucas, Clayton, Kristin, Justin, Nolen (Hannah), Rachel, Christopher (Christi), Chad; his great grandchildren Torin, Justin, Savannah, Emma, Matthew, Elizabeth, Zachary, MacKenzie, MacGregor, MacCade, Hudson, Abram, Jon David, Bella, Emily, Colton, Andy, Kayden, Paige, Christian.
A Memorial Mass will be said Friday, July 23, 2010 at 12:00 noon at St. Francis Xavier Church. Donations in memory of Lou can be made to the Father Anglim Academy or LARC, Inc.
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Eve & Muriel Foco
July 29, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the Tarantino Family. We pray that the Lord will give you strength to endure the time ahead. May all the memories of a loving family sustain you. Lou was a wonderful man and we will miss seeing him in church. Our love to all of you. You are with the Lord now dear Lou.
Marilyn Tucci Belevice
July 26, 2010
To my dear Aunt and my loving cousins...
The end of one legacy and the beginning of a new one. In many ways, Uncle Lou will be missed and in so many more he will be 'remembered'. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband/father. He's playing pinochle with my dad and mom and Anna and hopefully the 'table doesn't get tipped'!! lol...Love to you all...
your Cousin, Marilyn
Ron Paolino, Sr.
July 24, 2010
Dear Rose and Family,
It is with the greatest sympathy and regret that I am writng you today. First, I need to send my condolences to you Rose, of course, Mary Carleen, and the entire Tarantino family. For the many years that I spent as "a part of your family",( and that's how you, Lou and many family members made me feel),I came to know Lou to be a devoted husband, father and Catholic. I'm sure he's smiling down upon us all right now, rosary in hand, telling anyone who will listen about his wife, twelve children, his grand children and great grand children with that enormous pride of his. Rose, I'll never forget the afternoon that you, Lou, Mary and I went out for lunch and after you ladies ordered, I ordered a three pound lobster and when the waiter asked Lou what he would like he said, " I'll have what he's havin', Man." He was a great guy and I'll never forget his many kindnesses, and yours Rose, and how he could make me laugh. I miss him, as I know that you all do and I miss all of you as well. May God bless him and you and keep you all safe and well until we all gather together again. Please know that you are all in my heart and my thoughts now and always. Sincerely, Ron Paolino, Sr.
July 24, 2010
Our sincere sympathy to Rose and the entire family.
The Paul Everett family, Gainesville,Fl
The Vetter Family
July 23, 2010
To the entire Tarantino Family, we send our sincerest condolences. May your husband, father, grandfather and best of friends have Godspeed to his eternal rest. Our prayers are with all of you.
July 23, 2010
Dear Rose and Family, What a priviledge to be a part of your extended family. To know all of you is to understand what Family, love, fun, caring, joy, laughter, are. Just to mention a few things.
Our lives are blessed and richer for having known Lou and for knowing all of you. We loved his laugh and will miss him.
Love
Bill and Sue Schwartz
Kara and Joel Dobrowolski
July 23, 2010
Tarantino family, Paula and I send our condolences. Our family has many fond memories of "Lou". Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gina Delano
July 22, 2010
Dad, Your Baby Girl will miss you!! Your pal Brutus will remember you fondly as the man who spoiled him rotten with treats!! With much Love, Gina Marie
July 22, 2010
Ft. Myers has lost a good man. His work with "Dreams are Free" will help children for years to come. May the Peace of the Lord be with the Tarantino Family. Joseph & Sydney D'Alessandro
July 22, 2010
Dear Mrs. Tarantino and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your beloved Lou and Dad. I picture myself in the living room--or kitchen-- of your home on Poinciana Dr. many years ago and hear Mr. Tarantino's deep, booming voice and his laugh. I know you have many wonderful memories in your hearts to help you carry on as he would want you to. Now he is with Terry and other loved ones in Heaven waiting to reunite with you all one day when Our Dear Lord is ready for you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Kathy Curran Maatsch
P.S. Roseann, I would love to hear from you. We are here in Newport, R.I. thru October: 123 Bliss Rd. 02840
and in Matlacha, Fl. thru May:
2504 Bayshore Dr. 33993
Gary Meece
July 22, 2010
May we all live for family and God as he did.
Psalm 23:4
Sue/Sherri Miller
July 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, so sorry for your loss.
Dolores Messer
July 21, 2010
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes to the entire Tarantino family. I went to high school with Terry and Theresa and was touched then about the size of the Tarantino family. I didn't know Mr. or Mrs. Tarantino, but from the obituary, I glean he was a man of many accomplishments, the greatest being the head of a large and loving family. Theresa, my heart goes out to you and your family, for both the loss of your brother and your father.
July 21, 2010
To the Taraninto family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father and husband just resently. This has been a hard year for us that love you guys with the loss of Terry just months ago. May God continue to bless each of you in the days, weeks and months ahesd.
Rita Hopper Westhafer Tulsa OK.
July 21, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Tarantino family. It has been a privilage to know so many of you and to have shared some memorable times. Our prayers are with you all. Lou was one of a kind and will be remembered with smiles may he rest in peace now in the arms of our loving savior.
Marty and Debbie Barnes
Christopher Tarantino
July 21, 2010
I loved when Grampa would play the guitar and the children would dance in the living room. I danced, my father danced(with a pot,Grampa confirmed) and my sons danced. Thank you Grampa. :)
July 21, 2010
thank you tarantino family so much for sharing your family with carole anne and i linda.i cant tell you how much it meant to me to spend time with auntie rose and uncle lou. just the couple of visits meant so much. we will get together again soon. please accept my deepest condolences to all. love and prayers, cousin linda conti
Susan Wilcox
July 21, 2010
I send my deepest sympathy to the Tarantino family in the loss of Mr. Taranting. Your family is in my prayers.
Susan Mintz Wilcox
Michael and Carolyn Morris
July 21, 2010
To the Tarantino family we are deeply sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.
Parks Family
July 21, 2010
Wishing the family many years of wonderful memories and smiles in the heart upon each memory of him.
PATRICIA HUENE DELANEY
July 21, 2010
Dear Mrs. Tarantino and family,
My prayers are with you all.
(I went to school with Terry at St. Francis and can just remember when you all arrived in Fort Myers way back when.)
Lydia Lowell-Sherman
July 21, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Tarantino family on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and all your family.
Lydia Lowell-Sherman
Linda Lowell McKinley
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