Immacolata "Tina" Tallarida

Tina entered into rest peacefully on March 25, 2026 at age 91. She was predeceased by her former husband, Joseph Tallarida; parents, Amedeo and Anna Fiorillo, and sisters, Anna and Grazia Fiorillo. She is survived by her son Joseph (Donna) Tallarida. She will be immensely missed by her daughters Felicia (Thomas) Mousso and Jessica (Dr. David Sansone) Ventimiglia; 4 grandchildren: Nicolette and Alec (Erin) Ventimiglia, Samantha (Andrew) Impeduglia, and Thomas Mousso; and 3 great-grandchildren: Maximus and Giorgio Ling, and Flora Grazia Impeduglia; former son in law Alphonse Ventimiglia; cherished friends Tetha Baker, Lenore Colaruotolo, the Wilson Family, and the Neary Family.

If you knew Tina, then you know she was as fierce as they made them. Tina grew up outside of Naples, Italy during World War II. As the eldest daughter, she cared for her family in ways that forced her to grow up at a young age. Even though she left school at the age of 8, she was as smart as a whip. When she moved to America in her 20s, Tina taught herself English and became an American citizen on her own. Tina loved her family and friends immensely. She enjoyed jazz music, Hallmark movies, and panda bears. She spent her later years sewing, knitting, and completing word searches. She loved to call her grandchildren and share stories of her life. Nana Tina will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (bccr.org) 1048 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 in her memory.