Thomas F. Talarico, Jr.

Thomas F. "Tom" Talarico, Jr., 29, of Shillington died May 30, 2016.

Born in Reading, he was a son of Thomas F. Sr., and Debra J. (Baldassar) Talarico, Robesonia and Shirley O'Neil, Reading.

He was a 2005 graduate of Antietam High School where he started on the State Championship Soccer Team. He was an All-County selection in soccer his Junior and Senior year. Tommy continued his academic soccer career at Albright College for two years.

Thomas was a self-employed tile setter.

He loved playing golf, camping, hunting and the outdoors.

Tom was a devoted and loving father. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Arrabella "Bella" Talarico; six siblings: Brock Talarico, Shillington; Angie Talarico-Wagaman, wife of Matthew Wagaman, Lancaster; Crystal Talarico, Reading; Nikki Talarico, Robesonia; Candas Presley and Jaime Sonner, both of OH. He is also survived by his grandparents: Francis J., husband of Patricia A. Talarico, Shillington and Jean F. Moylan, Reading.

He was predeceased by his grandfather, Anthony Baldassar.

A Memorial Service will be Friday at 11 a.m. in GT Church, 1110 Snyder Rd, Reading, PA 19609. Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Contributions may be made to: Group Foundation for Advance Mental Health, 25 E. 21st St., 6th Floor, NY, NY 10010. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.