Joseph V. Tarantino 1944-2025

He was born July 9, 1944, in East Cleveland, the son of the late Vincent J. Tarantino and the late Marie Simmennetta Tarantino.

Joe was a 1962 graduate of Bedford High School and was employed as a UAW Local 1714 benefits representative at General Motors Corporation for 34 years.

He was a starter at Youngstown Country Club for 24 years. Joe loved golfing, cars and music, especially Elvis.

Joe is survived by his son, Vincent Tarantino of Johnston Township; two daughters, Natalie Tarantino of Lancaster and Tracy (Dave) Bussler of Johnston Township; grandchildren, Brittany, Logan, Lindsey, Joseph, Elizabeth and Michael; great-grandchildren, Gannon, Gabriella, Lilliana and Oliver; sister, Frances Zindash; his companion, Sandy Marino of Warren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Frances Savakis; and his sister, Darlene Scribner.

Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, Warren.

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