Richard Frank Tallini

We are very sad to announce the passing of Richard Frank Tallini, 76, who died on February 12, 2024 at his home in Ottawa Hills, OH.

Rick was born on August 1, 1947, in Portland, ME. He was known for his generosity, thoughtfulness, inner strength, and intelligence. His smile was contagious and his kindness legendary. The memory of Rick will live on in the hearts of the people who were blessed to know and love him.

Rick, or Rusty as he was known by his parents and siblings, was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln-Sudbury High School in Sudbury, Massachusetts.

Rick enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967. He was an honorable man who served his country with great pride. He was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant - 46250 - as a Weapons and Munitions Specialist in 1971.

Rick then enrolled at Lowell Technological Institute which is now part of The University of Massachusetts, and graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering in June of 1974.

Rick's first job out of college was at Hercules Powder Company in PA as a Sales Representative where he sold and serviced explosives/blasting products.

Rick then worked as President of the Otto Cupler Torpedo Co in PA. Rick was the inventor and developer of a thermite pipe cutter on which he held 7 regular US Patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Rick is survived by his wife, Frances (Marlow) Tallini of Ottawa Hills,OH; daughter Nanette and husband Ron Paukovits of AZ; his brother Roger Payne Tallini of Flagstaff, AZ; his sister Barbara (Tallini) Lawrence of Las Vegas, NV; his brother Thomas Ellis Tallini of Los Lunas, NM; and 2 stepdaughters Denise DeBonis of Palmerston, PA and Melisa Deibert of Seattle, WA. Rick was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Barbara (Ellis) Tallini.

Rick will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

God speed.