BORN

1928

DIED

2019

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Howard Avenue - Biloxi

675 Howard Avenue

Biloxi, Mississippi

Joseph Taranto Obituary

Joseph "Fabian" Taranto

1928 ~ 2019

Biloxi

Joseph "Fabian" Taranto, 90 years old, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on January 19th, 2019, in the arms of loved ones in his daughter's home. Fabian was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He graduated from Biloxi High School, served in the US Army, and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He owned and operated Taranto Amusement, a family business in Biloxi for 65 years. He was an avid boater and was happiest spending time on the water.

He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony "Caveman" Taranto, mother, Louise Kulivan Taranto, brother, Arnold Taranto and brother, Wally Taranto.

Survivors include his son, Darrell Taranto, son, Tony Taranto (Kim), daughter, Tori Taranto Davidson (Tony), granddaughter, Lauren Taranto Braden (Seth), granddaughter, Katie Taranto, granddaughter, Shelby Taranto, sister, Toni Taranto Padgett and grandson, Dallas Gollott.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, with an 8:00pm Memorial Service, all at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe, Biloxi. A private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Lord Is My Help, Ocean Springs.

View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.

Published by The Sun Herald from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2019.
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Rest in peace Fabian.

Dianne Hankins-Bolin

Dianne Hankins-Bolin

January 24, 2019

Rest In Peace you dear, sweet man. God Bless you and God speed. We love you eternally, Glenn and Ginger

Ginger Dartez

January 23, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the family of Fabian Taranto.
What an incredible story and incredible life.

Joe, Alisa, & Alexis Clark

Alisa Clark

January 23, 2019

our condolences to Darrell, Tori, Tony and all the Taranto family on Fabian's passing.

allen simons

January 23, 2019

The Mississippi Music Project remembers Fabian Taranto.

Cmdr Joseph Clark

January 23, 2019

Cmdr Joseph Clark

January 23, 2019

Or most sincerest condolences to everyone in the Taranto family on the passing of Fabian. From everyone at The Mississippi Music Project and all of the fans worldwide that know and followed the Elvis Presley and June Juanico and Fabian story. Fabian was an incredible individual that truly made a difference in his community. Fabian will be missed. Commander Joseph William Clark. President. MMP

Joseph Clark

January 23, 2019

Our deepest sympathy.

John McAdams family & staff

January 23, 2019

Tony and family, I am saddened by the loss of your Dad. He will be missed by his many friends,also.I know each of you have so many great memories of the years past.

Bobby Hodge

January 22, 2019

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

January 23, 2019

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