John B. Talarico, 59

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — John Bernard "Jack" Talarico, 59, of Williamstown, Mass., died on Monday, August 20, 2018, at his home.

He was born in North Adams, Mass., on January 6, 1959, son of the late Philip B. and Jane E. (Bartholdi) Talarico. He attended local schools in Williamstown, and graduated from Mount Greylock Regional High School.

Jack enjoyed photography and music, and was last employed at Col-East at the North Adams Airport.

Survivors include his brothers, Philip E., James P. and Paul A. Talarico; sisters Christine V. Hayward and Susan Talarico; stepdaughters Shenna Santelli, Fawndia Santelli, Ashley Livsey and Katherine Livsey-Dick; nieces and nephews; as well as his former wife Donna (Myal) Talarico.

He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Talarico, who died on April 6, 1976.

Funeral notice: A celebration of Jack Talarico's life will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Burial will follow in the family plot at Southview Cemetery, North Adams, Mass.

A calling hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.