Joseph Tarasco, age 90, of Russell Township, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2019. Born in Oratino, Italy in 1928, Joseph came to the United States in 1950. He retired from Cuyahoga Community College after 32 years of service, then established Novelty Nursery in Russell Township. Beloved husband of the late Ann Rose; loving father of Joseph (Lola) and David Tarasco, and Anne Marie (Clark) DeCapite; devoted grandfather of Monica and Andrew Tarasco, and Veronica (Ryan) Allerman; dear great grandfather of Henry and William; cherished brother of the late Dominic (Gina deceased) and Loreta (Mario deceased); loving uncle and great uncle to many. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT GATTOZZI AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 12524 CHILLICOTHE RD. (ROUTE 306 N. OF MAYFIELD RD.) CHESTERLAND ON MONDAY JUNE 24TH, 2019 FROM 2-4PM AND 6-8PM. Funeral Mass 10am on Tuesday June 25th, 2019 at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations be made in Joseph’s name to Regina Health Center, 5232 Broadview Rd., Richfield, OH 44286, or the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, 2600 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike, OH, 44124.
