Richard F. Tarantino

Richard Tarantino Obituary

Richard F. Tarantino of Bell, Fla., formerly of Kerhonkson, N.Y., died Monday, September 10, 2007 at his home. He was 66. Richard was born on September 18, 1940 in Kew Gardens, N.Y., the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Vaxmonsky) Tarantino.

Mr. Tarantino was the owner of the Rock Bluff Ranch and the Nature Coast Tree Corp. Both located in Bell, FL. He was the founder and retired owner of the Pine Grove Ranch & Family Resort in Kerhonkson. Richard was a loving and dedicated husband of 36 years to his wife Deborah Tarantino (O'Halloran) who survives him at home.

In addition to his wife, his two sisters Jean Bassani of Ocala, Fla., and Dr. Carol Anstett of Albany, N.Y., and several cousins also survive Richard.

Visiting will be held on Monday, September 17 from 6-8 P.M. with a Memorial Service at 7:30 P.M. at H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson, NY 12446.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties, NY 12477.

Arrangements by Humiston Funeral Home. 845-626-3331

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Sep. 14, 2007.

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Glenn Cohoon

April 4, 2013

I was a busboy/ waiter at Pinegrove back in the 70's on weekends and during the summers under Dick and enjoyed he and his wife's hospitality especially as I was away from home at SUNY New Paltz

Naomi (Lohfeld) Keller

April 7, 2012

Debbie: I don't know if you'll remember my family and me (Bob and Sally Lohfeld, I'm Naomi). I'm sorry to learn about Dick's passing. You and he (and your beautiful Arabians) will always have a very special place in my heart.

Kevin Shortel

April 14, 2008

Deborah,
I found out about Dick today and I was immediately transformed into the twelve year old boy who Dick made time for. I make time for young people today. My door is always open because at a time in my life when I could not take anymore he was there for me. He gave me good and sometimes harsh advise. I saw lack of compassion as a weakness. I went back home after a summer with Dick a better person. How do you say thank you for that

I will tell if ever saw soul mates it was you and Dick

Kevin P Shortel

Diana Hammond

September 27, 2007

Deborah: On behalf of Arredondo Dressage Society, we wish to send you and your family our loving thoughts and prayersat this time, and in the future.

Janis Cangero (Hoffman)

September 21, 2007

Debbie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked for you and Dick at Pinegrove for a few years way back when. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. I was married to Chuck at the time. He worked at the stables and I worked at the front desk. Chuck just called to let me know. I now live in Florida, if there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Doug (Curly) Slocum

September 20, 2007

extremely sorry to hear of Dick's passing.....worked with him back in 1958 at Dodge City in Patchogue, New York. We called him "Richie" back then....he was trying to break into show business and wanted to join the Screen Actors Guild (SAG)....he played the Marshall at Dodge City back then. I was one of the 3 stuntmen working there under contract to Warner Bros. I left the business in 1959 and lost contact with Dick until we both ended up in Bell, Florida, living 3 miles apart!....small world....my condolences to his wife and family...a sad ending.

April Caley

September 14, 2007

Although you probably do not know me,I have very fond memomies of Dick from when I was a child. My late father, Ron Adams (his stage name)real name Roy Accarino, worked for Dick at the Pine Grove Ranch as a country music singer. Dick would let us visit and ride the horses. He was always very kind. I am saddened to hear of his passing. I am sure he touched many lives as he touched mine.

Cheryl Kellerman

September 14, 2007

Deborah,
I can not even imagine your grief.....thoughts and prayers your way....Cheri K.

Red & Eileen Marley

September 14, 2007

Debbie,
We were so sorry to hear about Dick,if you need anything, please do not hestitate to call us. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Debbie & Mark DeLuise

September 12, 2007

Deb,
Mark & I are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember, his love of horses, steers, his showmanship, and his whip expertise. You and Dick always treated Mark & I like family. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family at this time.

Gus Evers

September 12, 2007

Debbie: We found Dick's obituary in the Gainesville Sun (on the internet).

Gus and I are so very sorry to hear of Dick's death. We are heartbroken for you and want you to know that we cared deeply for Dick. This is unbelieveable news! We will get in touch with you later on.
Much love-Gus and Pat Evers, Leakey, Texas

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