Josephine M. Taliano

1917 - 2013

Josephine M. Taliano obituary, 1917-2013, Lorain, OH

Josephine M. Taliano

1917 - 2013

BORN

1917

DIED

2013

Josephine Taliano Obituary

Published by The Morning Journal from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2013.
LORAIN - Josephine M. (nee: Bertolami) Taliano, 96, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home in Amherst, Ohio where she resided for the past year.
Josephine was born to her loving parents, Carmello and Concetta (nee: Orlando) Bertolami on September 21, 1917 in Lorain, Ohio where she resided all of her life until moving to Amherst Manor in 2012.
She graduated from Lorain High School; Class of 1934-B. Josephine married Joseph "Tally" Taliano on October 22, 1936. She was a house wife and worked in retail at Ted Jacob's, Grant Drug Store and Tivoli Theater. Josephine was a life-long parishioner at St. Peter Church in Lorain, Ohio where she was active in a variety of ministries including Eucharistic Minister, RCIA, Church festival committees, Ladies Day and St. Francis Mission. She was an active member of the Lakeland Women's Club and served as secretary, director and community affairs chairperson. Josephine was a volunteer with St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain; Community Clinic in Safety Harbor, Fla.; Lorain Palace Theater; Lorain Historical Society; and trustee at the Lorain Public Library. Josephine and her husband traveled extensively for many years throughout Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and nearly every state in the United States. Josephine and "Tally" enjoyed the winter months at their home in Safety Harbor, Fla. for many years before her husband died in 1984. She enjoyed many crafts and hobbies including furniture refinishing, cake decorating, ceramics, painting and wine making. Josephine became quite proficient in handwriting analysis and assisted her son, Geno in investigations on several occasions.
She is survived by her three children, Marlene Smith of Lothian, Md.: James (Maggie) Taliano of George Town, Texas: and Geno (Mary) Taliano of Amherst, Ohio; grandchildren, Jill (Robert) Sasso, Todd (Katherine) Taliano, Lisa Taliano, Michael (Megan) Taliano, Tony Taliano, Vance (Renate) Stewart and Kristin Stewart; great grandchildren, Amara Taliano, Tristan Taliano, Liam Taliano, Gavin Taliano, Kane Taliano, Anthony Taliano, Devin Goodrich, Daniel Sasso, Charlie Stewart and Elaine Stewart.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Joseph; son-in-law, George Smith; and brother, Salvatore Bertolami.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, October 4, 2013 at St. Peter Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, Ohio, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, officiating with a private Christian burial service to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Food Pantry, 309 7th Street, Lorain, OH 44052 or New Life Hospice, 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.
Arrangements and services by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, Lorain, Ohio.
Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.



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October 24, 2013

Geno & Mary Taliano posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2013

Jack& kathy Gibeau posted to the memorial.

October 1, 2013

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Geno & Mary Taliano

October 24, 2013

Not a day goes by that we don't think of you mom. We miss you so much. We miss our daily talks and we miss our daily visits. We know you are where you want to be and you are happy and at peace in our Lord's loving arms. Please pray for us from above.

Geno & Mary

Jack& kathy Gibeau

October 22, 2013

We have such fond memories too of Jo especially coming to Texas and playing 313 and for her being the bell of the ball at Jill &tony's wedding
and the birthday party for Jim and Maggie was just fantastic she was there and helping out just like everybody else and just on top of everything and we will always remember her in our good memories

October 1, 2013

Dear Jim and Maggie,
Your Mom was a wonderful person and an asset to her community. You must have been very proud of her and will have wonderful stories and memories to share with all.
You now have someone very special looking out for you from up above.
Love, Pat

Jill, Tony & Daniel (Taliano) Sasso

September 24, 2013

Grandma, Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Say hello to Grandpa for us. We love and miss you.

September 23, 2013

Geno, Mary & family. May the peace of our Lord comfort you in this difficult time. God Bless!

Pete & Linda Soto & family.

September 22, 2013

The Taliano Family,
the goodrich family would like to tell GENO,JIM,AND MARLENE,how sorry we were to hear of your Mother,she was a very special lady and always treated everyone she knew as family,Devin had SO MUCH RESPECT AND LOVED HER DEARLY AS A GREAT-GRAMMA, BLESS HER SHES WITH THE ANGELS NOW,AND BLESS THOSE WHO HAVE LOST SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON.

Cathie McPhie

September 21, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Taliano was a lovely lady. She will be missed. You are all in my prayers. Love you .

Joe & Terri Kopronica

September 21, 2013

Geno, Mary and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don Nadon

September 20, 2013

Sorry for your loss Jim. You come from a good family

Dina Todarello Litkovitz

September 20, 2013

Marlene, Jim and Geno,

I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. She was one of those special people in my life growing up. After moving away, it would delight me to run into her on my visits to Lorain. She was the kindest,sweetest person I knew. We will all miss her.

Dina Todarello Litkovitz, DeBary, FL

Rob Renick

September 20, 2013

Geno and Mary, I will always remember the fun times with both our Mothers. I am sure they are both having a great time in Heaven!

Linda Snyder

September 20, 2013

My heart hurts for you, her family and what you must be feeling. I am so amazed at how very active she was in her life! I remember how sweet she was speaking on the phone to her. Be at peace Mrs. Taliano and to all of your family and friends.

Ken Kromroy

September 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 20, 2013

Geno, Mary and family, Our prayers and sympathies are with you at this time of Sorrow, May God Bless You.. Tom and Marlene Cantu

Wally & Jane Gould

September 20, 2013

Geno & Mike:
Very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

September 20, 2013

To the Talliano family, our prayers are with you God bless all of you

The McCormack family

Peggy Burns Formholtz

September 19, 2013

Geno and Mary,

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Much love!

Peggy

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