LEWISTON – Tony David Talarico, born in Lewiston, Aug. 11, 1960, died unexpectedly Wednesday night, Sept. 29, at his Lewiston home.

Dedicated husband, father, son, brother, uncle, best friend, buddy and godfather, Tony’s true passion in life was his wife of twenty years, Rachel (Martin) Talarico, his eight-year-old daughter, Jenessa, and his five-year-old daughter, Kasey.

Tony was employed with Bath Iron Works for the past eighteen years.

Along with spending time with his family, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, and his morning coffee with his dad.

He was a member of The Carlton Club and Past Time Club of Lewiston.

Tony touched so many lives in his forty-four years with us. He will sadly be missed by all who new him, especially Daddies Little Girls.

Survivors include his wife of twenty years, Rachel (Martin) Talarico; his eight-year-old daughter, Jenessa; five-year-old daughter, Kasey; his father, Nicola D. Talarico Sr.; sister, Debra (Talarico) Dube, all of Lewiston; his brothers, Kris Talarico, and Timothy Talarico, both of Auburn, Thomas Talarico, of Freeport, and Nicola Talarico Jr., of Turner; along with numerous nieces and nephews, including his nephew, Marcus, the son he never had.

Calling him home and holding his hand is his brother, Toby Talarico, whom passed in April of 1996, and his loving mother, Gloria (Figoli) Talarico, whom passed away in October of 1996.