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1916
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2011
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Ernest Talarico Obituary
In 1941, Ernie married Evelyn Marchesano. After serving in the Army in WWII, he purchased Martin Grocery Store from his mother-in-law, Anna. Ernie ran the store until 1967, and then worked for Cimino Distributing until his retirement at age 72.
Ernie was a member of many bowling teams, enjoyed playing golf, being with his family, and especially loved playing pitch.
Ernie was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; son, Ernie, Jr.; his brother, Frank Talarico; and sister, Virginia Sedgwick.
Ernie is survived by his daughter, Marguerite (Ben) Acri; son, Marty (Sandy) Talarico; his daughter-in-law, Rita Talarico; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 10 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Care ~ Tonini Chapel. Memorials may be left to St. Anthony Catholic Church Foundation.
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Janet Saltzman
January 11, 2011
Sending Condolences to the whole Talarico Family.
January 10, 2011
He was the last my one on Dunham I will always remeber him and all the things he did for me and my family
Tom Bordenaro
Don Leone
January 9, 2011
Des Moines lost a dear sweet man this week. My deepest condolences to the family.
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