Anthony J. Taricani

A man's life is measured by the hearts and lives he touched and loved within, by those he loved and those who loved him. The measurement of this man goes on a mile, for every inch and foot marked by his caused smile. A life filled with doing for others above doing for yourself was his, A man who sacrificed throughout his life so others could enjoy and live. The lord has welcomed home one of his best sons. Anthony James Taricani Sr. died on Monday, May 3, 2010 peacefully at New Britain General Hospital after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Anthony, affectionately known as Tony, Butch or to the younger generations as Mr. "T" was born on September 4, 1937 in New Britain Ct, the second youngest of 6 children to Vito and Rose Taricani. A son of New Britain born and raised, immediately following his graduation from New Britain High School he served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, deploying to the Pacific in and around South Korea. Following his service to our country he owned his own catering business "Della Oro" on Corbin Avenue in New Britain and worked for Connecticut Natural Gas retiring at the young age of 36 due to injury. Post retirement, he filled his time with teaching at Central Connecticut State University, his alma mater, and several other schools throughout Connecticut. He was the treasurer of the Ct Eye Bank, and a member of the fraternal order of the Odd Fellows. His true joy in life was being involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren, where he taught religious education at St. Ann, was a den leader for the Cub Scouts of America, Pack 8 at Smith Elementary School in New Britain, a team parent for the Tigers of the Fagan Little League, and an avid member of the Parent Sports Booster program at St. Ann Middle School. A truly loving, intelligent, and caring man, Anthony is preceded in death by his wonderful parents Vito and Rose, and his older sister and brother Caroline and Pasquale. He is survived by his sisters, Antoinette, Olga and Diana; his children Vita and Anthony Jr, his grandchildren, Justin, whom he raised, Israel, Anthony III, and Tiana; his great-grand children Justin Jr, Israel, and Matthew; and multiple nieces, nephews, god-children and countless friends whom he touched in so many ways. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Ann Church. Military Honors will conclude the service at St. Ann Church. Calling hours are Friday from 4-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, it was Tony's wish that donations be made to St. Ann Church in his name.