Francis Dominic "Frank" Tallarico

Francis Dominic “Frank” Tallarico, 80, of Carlisle and formerly of Chicago, IL and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his residence.
He was born February 22, 1940 in Chicago, IL to the late Dominic and Eleanor (Casper) Tallarico.
Frank graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from Bradley University in 1962 where he was a proud Sigma Chi. He honorably served his country in the Air Force Reserve. Frank was the owner of Novelty Sales, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL for more than thirty years. Family was everything to Frank, followed closely by food. He was a gifted cook who enjoyed spending time cooking for others, especially celebrating holidays and all things Italian with those he loved. Frank also loved music and often tried to experience it live, at the opera, a blues or jazz club, or any venue he could find. He was known as the family historian and enjoyed studying history, especially the Civil War and Native American history. Frank enjoyed travel, both exploring areas around him and visiting family in Italy where his heart was the happiest. He will be remembered as a very loving, thoughtful, and generous man who always put the needs of others before his own.
Frank is survived by two daughters, Katherine E. (husband Jeffrey) Smith of Carlisle and Beth A. (husband Darren) Bache of Flagler Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Jack, Henry and Annie Smith; one brother, Michael (wife Shirley) Tallarico of Highland, IN; three nieces and nephews, Carol Tallarico, Mark (wife Laura) Tallarico, and Greg (wife Joanne) Tallarico; his former wife and close friend, Elizabeth Tallarico of Palm Coast, FL; several cousins and their children; lifelong best friends and his beloved godson, Jeffrey West.
Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Ft. Lauderdale, FL at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2020 West Trindle Road Carlisle, PA 17013.
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