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Phillip J.
Talarico
Jun 9, 1931 — Sep 21, 2021
Solon
PHILLIP J. TALARICO was called home on September 21, 2021. He lived a grand life- a life that checked all
the boxes. He was married to Mary (nee DiVincenzo) for over 60 years until her passing. He was a
devoted son of Florence (nee Guzik) and Joseph Talarico. He and Mary had 3 children. The first, Laura
Maistros (nee Talarico) was taken far too early in life (Larry and wife Chris). The second, Phillip Jr.,
(Dawn), (Becky-deceased). And the third, Teri Hembree, were all taught that family was everything.
To Phillip's 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, he was larger than life. He leaves his
grandchildren, Jennifer Bernzweig Glenny (Troy), Jessica Bernzweig Haydu (Dave), Brittany Kirk (Jon),
Phillip Jerome (Alexandra), Alex Maistros (Sarah), Courtney Maistros, Zak Hembree (Emily), Morgan
Hembree, Tylor Wylie, Nichole Wylie and Christopher Wylie with this life lesson…"always keep a positive
mental attitude…PMA!". His hope was that his great grandchildren Julian Glenny, Westley Glenny, Luke
Maistros, Tate Hembree, Phinn Talarico, Lilly Haydu, Hannah Haydu, Elenor Maistros, Gauge Wylie and
Cullen Wylie all remember that "LIFE IS GOOD" (a phrase he would utter often and years before it
became popular). Cherished brother of Dolores Sciaulino (Frank, deceased) and Joe Talarico (Barb) and
Brother-in Law to Gloria and John Vaccariello. He was a commercial realtor and developer for over 60
years in the Cleveland area. As an avid horse racing fan, one of his annual traditions was to attend the
Kentucky Derby with his friends, which he did for over 50 consecutive years. Through his kindness,
Phillip leaves this world a better place than when he joined it. He was known to all as someone who
always made everyone feel good and someone that countless people turned to for help in their darkest
days knowing he would never hesitate to step up to lend a hand. He gave to many charities and causes.
Friends and family will gather on Sunday for visitation from 1pm to 6 pm at Tabone Komorowski Funeral
Home 33650 Solon Rd, Solon 44139 and Monday at 11:00 am at Mass of Christian Burial at Church of
the Resurrection 32001 Cannon Rd, Solon 444139. Interment Crown Hill Cemetery. Family is not
accepting donations but, in lieu if you choose to, Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Claire Ave,
Cleveland, Ohio 44110 or The Weils-Robinson Memory Care Unit 16695 Chillicothe Rd., Chagrin Falls,
Ohio 44023.
Sunday
Tabone-Komorowski Funeral Home
1:00 - 6:00 pm
Monday
Church of the Resurrection
10:30 - 11:00 am
Monday
Church of the Resurrection
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday
Crown Hill Cemetery
Starts at 12:30 pm
Visits: 2
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