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Thomas Talarico Obituary
Born in Blakely on July 17, 1935, son of the late Peter and Angeline Mancuso Talarico, he served in the Marine Corps as a private in the Korean War. He organized the Archbald Booster Club and served as its president. He was the head hair stylist at the Globe Store, Scranton, and owned/operated his own hair salon. He owned his own food broker business and a budget food store in Archbald. He also owned and operated several successful nightclubs, including the Cabaret, the New World Lounge and Tippers A Go Go. For many years, he was the top salesman for Tree Top Timeshares.
Also surviving are his two daughters, Tama Krenitsky, Clarks Summit; and Tricia Lentowski and her husband, Andrew, Moscow; three grandchildren, Kyra Krenitsky, Abigail Lentowski and Joshua Lentowski; a brother, Peter Talarico, Buffalo; a sister, Marietta Mancuso, Archbald; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Rose McDonald; and two brothers, Carl and Thomas.
The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. from the Harrison Funeral Home, 374 Main St., Archbald, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. Interment will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Archbald.
Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Jeff and Lyn Alexander
October 11, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tipper. Our deepest sympathy to the Talarico family. He was a wonderful friend and an amazing human being. We have many wonderful memories from our years at Tree Tops.
P. J. Mitchell
October 11, 2016
God bless you, Tipper. You thought a bunch and we had a great time doing it. I will always remember you. Godspeed.
Frank Snarcavage
October 11, 2016
Sorry for your loss Ann Marie and family.I use to go to Tipper's Cabaret night club all the time.I worked with Tom at Treetops and we would drive to work together and we would laugh all the way and it was an hour drive. I will never forget Tipper!
Barbara Cherkoski
October 10, 2016
Sorry for your loss. This wonderful man provided some of the best memories for hundreds of teens in our area which would not have been possible without his vision & enthusiasm.
October 10, 2016
On behalf of our whole staff, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
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Dino and Anna Maria Brocca
October 10, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family. We had some good times working with Tipper @ TreeTops. RIP
October 10, 2016
Tom RIP You Were a good friend to me and my son Frank Snarcavage. We worked many years selling Timeshare at Tree Tops Resorts in the Pocono's.
Jim Rosler
October 8, 2016
Had some very fine times performing at Tippers nightclubs, he had the foresight to know the rock club business time was right in the late 60s, and capitalized on it.
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