Talerico, Maria, 68, of Coconut Creek passed away in Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born January 1, 1948 in Utica, New York to Salvatore and Faye Talerico. Maria was well known and respected in the Fort Lauderdale area and owned the finest restaurants; most notable were The Flambe Room and Pasta Pasta. She is survived by her beloved brother, Leonard; sisters-in-law Peggy, Barbara, and Reiko, nephews, Lenny and Anthony, nieces, Ali, Petey, Dina, Tanya; and many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews. Maria is predeceased by her parents, Salvatore and Faye; two brothers, Michael and Tony; her beloved niece, Maria. She will be missed by all who knew her.