Richard Anthony Talarico, in his 61st year of life, after a prolonged illness, returned to his creator with the hope of eternal life on Jan. 17, 2003, much beloved elder son of the late Frank and the late Angela Talarico, nee Gallo; beloved brother of Reverend Father Anthony M.; dear nephew of Frances Passarelli, Bernice Talarico, Michael (Tina) Gallo, Peter (Jackie) Gallo, Lucille Gagliano, Frances D’Amico and Mary Ann (Ed) Severa; fond first cousin of 28 and their families; many more distant relatives and friends; caring stepfather and stepgrandfather. Visitation Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 3240 W. 79th St., Chicago, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family and friends will meet for the Liturgy of the Resurrection on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 So. Longwood Drive. Interment private. Family requests that in lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy and support that memorials in Richard’s name be sent directly to the Family & Aged Division of Catholic Charities, 126 No. Des Plaines St., Chicago, 60611-2357 or Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, P.O. Box 455, Mundelein, IL 60060-0455 or any charity of one’s choice. 773-436-1861 .
