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Joseph Taranto Obituary
1928 ~ 2019
Biloxi
Joseph "Fabian" Taranto, 90 years old, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on January 19th, 2019, in the arms of loved ones in his daughter's home. Fabian was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He graduated from Biloxi High School, served in the US Army, and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He owned and operated Taranto Amusement, a family business in Biloxi for 65 years. He was an avid boater and was happiest spending time on the water.
He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony "Caveman" Taranto, mother, Louise Kulivan Taranto, brother, Arnold Taranto and brother, Wally Taranto.
Survivors include his son, Darrell Taranto, son, Tony Taranto (Kim), daughter, Tori Taranto Davidson (Tony), granddaughter, Lauren Taranto Braden (Seth), granddaughter, Katie Taranto, granddaughter, Shelby Taranto, sister, Toni Taranto Padgett and grandson, Dallas Gollott.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, with an 8:00pm Memorial Service, all at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe, Biloxi. A private burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Lord Is My Help, Ocean Springs.
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Dianne Hankins-Bolin
January 24, 2019
Rest in peace Fabian.
Dianne Hankins-Bolin
Ginger Dartez
January 23, 2019
Rest In Peace you dear, sweet man. God Bless you and God speed. We love you eternally, Glenn and Ginger
Alisa Clark
January 23, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family of Fabian Taranto.
What an incredible story and incredible life.
Joe, Alisa, & Alexis Clark
allen simons
January 23, 2019
our condolences to Darrell, Tori, Tony and all the Taranto family on Fabian's passing.
Cmdr Joseph Clark
January 23, 2019
The Mississippi Music Project remembers Fabian Taranto.
The Mississippi Music Project remembers Fabian Taranto
Cmdr Joseph Clark
January 23, 2019
Joseph Clark
January 23, 2019
Or most sincerest condolences to everyone in the Taranto family on the passing of Fabian. From everyone at The Mississippi Music Project and all of the fans worldwide that know and followed the Elvis Presley and June Juanico and Fabian story. Fabian was an incredible individual that truly made a difference in his community. Fabian will be missed. Commander Joseph William Clark. President. MMP
John McAdams family & staff
January 23, 2019
Our deepest sympathy.
Bobby Hodge
January 22, 2019
Tony and family, I am saddened by the loss of your Dad. He will be missed by his many friends,also.I know each of you have so many great memories of the years past.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
January 23, 2019
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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