Samuel Franklin Talerico, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on Dec. 16, 1940, in Hepzibah, son of the late Frank and Rose Romano Talerico.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frances “Cookie” Talerico; three sons, Randy (Denise), Terry and Jamie (Tina); and daughter, Tina Iquinto. Samuel adored his grandchildren, Alyssa Wineski (Ben), Ava Talerico, Anna Rose Iquinto, Giatta Iquinto and Jaxson Talerico; and great-grandson, Elliot Wineski. He is also survived by his brother, David Talerico and sister-in-law, Denise Talerico (Russell).
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, Russell Talerico.
Friends and family will be received at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3346 University Ave., Star City, from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Visitation will continue at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 17 with the Rev. Fr. Brian J. Crenwelge as celebrant. Entombment will take place at St. Mary Church Peace Gardens Mausoleum with full military rites.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made in Samuel’s memory to St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3346 University Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505.
Hastings Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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