Frank Thomas Talarico, Sr.

FRANK THOMAS TALARICO, SR., 86, of Memphis, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. Mr. Talarico was a World War II veteran. During his life, he worked for the railroad, was a member of Boilermakers Local 263 and owned Jump and Grab Grocery #4 in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his six sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lela Fay; daughter, Frances Ann Gurkin (Edward Scharff); son, Frank Thomas Talarico, Jr. (Stephanie); grandchildren, Pittman Gurkin, Jennifer (Brad) Harvey, Haley Talarico, Nicole (Daniel) Crawley, Brittany Talarico, Shelby Talarico, Paige Gardner, Ty Talarico; and great-granddaughter, Libby Johnsen. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 15 at Collierville Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m.; service, Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m. at Church of the Incarnation, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Collierville Funeral Home (901)853-2628