William Tallarita, 81, died of natural causes at his residence, 17560 W. 9th. Rd., Plymouth, on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 11:06 a.m.
William was born in Steger, Illinois, on March 20, 1930, was the son of Domenic and Mary Lamparelli Tallarita.
He joined the United States Army and served in the Korean War.
On April 17, 1955, at the Plymouth Trinity United Methodist Church, William and Sylvia Komanich were married.
A professional truck driver, he visited every state in the Continental United States, except two, while driving. He retired in 1995.
William enjoyed nature. He liked to collect rocks, fishing and hunting mushrooms. He was very adventurous and had a special bond with all animals.
He was a member of the American Legion, 40/8 Club, and the Pretty Lake United Methodist Church.
Surviving him is his devoted wife, Sylvia, Plymouth, a daughter, Elizabeth Tallarita, South Bend, and two sons: Nicholas (Lynda Kay) Tallarita, Plymouth, Anthony Tallarita, Bremen. A sister, Mary Bartholomew, California, and two brothers, Lawrence Tallarita, Illinois, and Domenic Tallarita, California, survive as well.
Five grandchildren: Tara Warner, Jennifer Richardson, Emily, Seth, and Olivia Tallarita also survive together with three great-grandchildren: Cedric Warner, Lily and Jonathon Diaz.
William was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Anthony and two grandchildren.
A time of sharing for William will be on Thursday, May 19, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, Ind.
Private services will be held in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Sue Irwin will officiate.
Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may me made to The Center for Hospice Care 112 South Center Street Plymouth, IN 46563 or the Pretty Lake Methodist Church 8985 State Road 17 Plymouth, IN 46563
Jeanette Riegle says
May you reflect on all the joyous memories you have of him and celebrate his life. May you have peace and strength in the days ahead. Please rmember your family is being lifeted up in prayer as you move forward in life without William present. But, may you also be consoled and comforted in the promise you will one day be together again.
Chuck Krieg says
Dear Sylvia,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on Bill\’s death. Unfortunitely we will be out of town on Thursday but I assure you of our prayers and remembrances during this difficult time. May the time of visitation be a time of comfort and healing as friends gather for a time of sharing with your family. We always thought so much of Bill and enjoyed the times we were together with him. He was a wondeful husband and father, he will be greatly missed. You have been tested many times before and have met the challenge with devotion and grace. Another time has come that is much harder than those of the past. It may feel that your hearts is breaking, but remember that \”He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.\” Love is stronger than death and the love you have for each other will live on for ever, nothing can ever take that away. May your beloved Bill rest in peace.
Chuck & Gloria Krieg
Dr. Thomas C. Rough says
Dear Sylvia, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Anthony:
Janet and I are saddened by the death of Bill. What a guy! Always helpful. When we were first married he converted our old coal furnace to a gas furnace. He made life easier for us! Our memories of your family are all good memories. You have a goodly, Godly heritage. Our thoughts and hearts and prayers are with you during these tender days.
With love, Janet and Tom
Dr. Thomas C. Rough says
Dear Sylvia:
Please excuse my writing a second note. Today we have been thinking of all the wonderful times we had with your family. Bill was so much fun to be with and your mother and father were very special. I remember the Sunday (December 23, 1962) when I had the privilege of receiving your mother and father, Nick and Elizabeth, and you and Bill into membership in the church. It was a very special day etched in my memory. And then I had the honor of baptising Anthony on November 1, 1964. As a young pastor your parents and you and Bill helped shape my ministry for years to come. Our heavenly father is good and when we can live here no longer he gives us a way to live forever. May you cherish your love and celebrate your lives together.
Tom
Nancy Hurtle says
Liz, Please know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. Accept my sincere condolences and know that you and your family are in my prayers. your friend always, Nancy
Phil and Karen Samuelson says
Dear Sylvia, Liz, Nick, and Tony,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have so many great memories of Bill and your entire family. How lucky we are to have grown up with such great parents and in great homes, where there was always something to do or somehwere to explore. I will always remember Bill\’s smile, his great personality, and his awesome yard and woods….the tree house he made, the great trails in the woods, and the parachute teepee. I remember one night especially, when I was staying over we went somewhere on a drive in that HUGE white Bonneville you had…and the moon was so bright that Bill shut the headlights off and drove down 9th Rd by moonlight. I can remember how he had us all laughing and how much fun it was…never a dull moment.
Our prayers are will you,
ORVILLE $BETTY FAIRBANKS says
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF WILLIE. WE DID NOT GET TO KNOW HIM VERY WELL . OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO SYLVIA AND FAMILY.
Norma Harness Kreighbaum says
Willy was a great guy he was a good friend and like a second father to me and a good neighbor to me and my parents for years untill my parnets
has pass away he will aways be in our heart my sister and i and the rest of my family he will be greatly miss by all love you all.
Norma and Sandy
Dave Wickey says
Liz,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this painful time. Just know your dad is in a better place now.
My deepest sympathy to you and yours. Take care and stay safe.
Kendra Chudzynski says
Dear Tony and family,
We are thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
Warm thoughts,
Dan and Kendra Chudzynski
Heather (Tallarita) Guire says
Sending much love and many hugs to Aunt Sylvia, Nick, Liz Tony and family! you are in our prayers during this time.
Jerry and Ruth Ecker says
My husband and I both worked with Bill at Aker Plastics. We wish to offer our sincere sympathy.
Allen Vanes says
Dear Sylvia, Liz and Family
Mom and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill, He was a great man, I remember meeting you and Bill at one of the Piano Recitals that I was at, Bill was always a great man to talk to, and I remember times when you and him would come into Walgreens when I worked there and talk, it was always a pleasure. Liz, im so sorry about the loss of your Father, I can relate on how you feel right know. Im so sorry I could not make the Viewing, My Health hasn\’t been good and with the other things I had going I was just to warn out. But know that you and your mother and family were in my thoughts and prayers, if it had not have been for having you as my Piano Teacher (and I know Bill was so proud of his Daughter and her wonderful Gift of Music we talked once about when you first with to Juliard he told me it was the best thing in his life) with out you I would have never met your parents. With sympathy and God Bless and remember he will always be with you.
Love Allen Vanes and Sandra Vanes(mother)
Richard and Karen Markley says
Karen and I would like to offer our condolences to your entire family in your time of sorrow. We have many fond memories of Bill which we will hold dear in our hearts forever. If we can be of any assistance in the future, don\’t hesitate to call.
Jeanette Riegle says
May you reflect on all the joyous memories you have of him and celebrate his life. May you have peace and strength in the days ahead. Please rmember your family is being lifeted up in prayer as you move forward in life without William present. But, may you also be consoled and comforted in the promise you will one day be together again.
Chuck Krieg says
Dear Sylvia,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on Bill\’s death. Unfortunitely we will be out of town on Thursday but I assure you of our prayers and remembrances during this difficult time. May the time of visitation be a time of comfort and healing as friends gather for a time of sharing with your family. We always thought so much of Bill and enjoyed the times we were together with him. He was a wondeful husband and father, he will be greatly missed. You have been tested many times before and have met the challenge with devotion and grace. Another time has come that is much harder than those of the past. It may feel that your hearts is breaking, but remember that \”He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.\” Love is stronger than death and the love you have for each other will live on for ever, nothing can ever take that away. May your beloved Bill rest in peace.
Chuck & Gloria Krieg
Dr. Thomas C. Rough says
Dear Sylvia, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Anthony:
Janet and I are saddened by the death of Bill. What a guy! Always helpful. When we were first married he converted our old coal furnace to a gas furnace. He made life easier for us! Our memories of your family are all good memories. You have a goodly, Godly heritage. Our thoughts and hearts and prayers are with you during these tender days.
With love, Janet and Tom
Dr. Thomas C. Rough says
Dear Sylvia:
Please excuse my writing a second note. Today we have been thinking of all the wonderful times we had with your family. Bill was so much fun to be with and your mother and father were very special. I remember the Sunday (December 23, 1962) when I had the privilege of receiving your mother and father, Nick and Elizabeth, and you and Bill into membership in the church. It was a very special day etched in my memory. And then I had the honor of baptising Anthony on November 1, 1964. As a young pastor your parents and you and Bill helped shape my ministry for years to come. Our heavenly father is good and when we can live here no longer he gives us a way to live forever. May you cherish your love and celebrate your lives together.
Tom
Nancy Hurtle says
Liz, Please know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. Accept my sincere condolences and know that you and your family are in my prayers. your friend always, Nancy
Phil and Karen Samuelson says
Dear Sylvia, Liz, Nick, and Tony,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have so many great memories of Bill and your entire family. How lucky we are to have grown up with such great parents and in great homes, where there was always something to do or somehwere to explore. I will always remember Bill\’s smile, his great personality, and his awesome yard and woods….the tree house he made, the great trails in the woods, and the parachute teepee. I remember one night especially, when I was staying over we went somewhere on a drive in that HUGE white Bonneville you had…and the moon was so bright that Bill shut the headlights off and drove down 9th Rd by moonlight. I can remember how he had us all laughing and how much fun it was…never a dull moment.
Our prayers are will you,
ORVILLE $BETTY FAIRBANKS says
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF WILLIE. WE DID NOT GET TO KNOW HIM VERY WELL . OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO SYLVIA AND FAMILY.
Norma Harness Kreighbaum says
Willy was a great guy he was a good friend and like a second father to me and a good neighbor to me and my parents for years untill my parnets
has pass away he will aways be in our heart my sister and i and the rest of my family he will be greatly miss by all love you all.
Norma and Sandy
Dave Wickey says
Liz,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this painful time. Just know your dad is in a better place now.
My deepest sympathy to you and yours. Take care and stay safe.
Kendra Chudzynski says
Dear Tony and family,
We are thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
Warm thoughts,
Dan and Kendra Chudzynski
Heather (Tallarita) Guire says
Sending much love and many hugs to Aunt Sylvia, Nick, Liz Tony and family! you are in our prayers during this time.
Jerry and Ruth Ecker says
My husband and I both worked with Bill at Aker Plastics. We wish to offer our sincere sympathy.
Allen Vanes says
Dear Sylvia, Liz and Family
Mom and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill, He was a great man, I remember meeting you and Bill at one of the Piano Recitals that I was at, Bill was always a great man to talk to, and I remember times when you and him would come into Walgreens when I worked there and talk, it was always a pleasure. Liz, im so sorry about the loss of your Father, I can relate on how you feel right know. Im so sorry I could not make the Viewing, My Health hasn\’t been good and with the other things I had going I was just to warn out. But know that you and your mother and family were in my thoughts and prayers, if it had not have been for having you as my Piano Teacher (and I know Bill was so proud of his Daughter and her wonderful Gift of Music we talked once about when you first with to Juliard he told me it was the best thing in his life) with out you I would have never met your parents. With sympathy and God Bless and remember he will always be with you.
Love Allen Vanes and Sandra Vanes(mother)
Richard and Karen Markley says
Karen and I would like to offer our condolences to your entire family in your time of sorrow. We have many fond memories of Bill which we will hold dear in our hearts forever. If we can be of any assistance in the future, don\’t hesitate to call.