Felice Talamo was born in Sciara, Sicily (Italy) on October 24th, 1939, to Filippo Talamo and Giuseppina Tardibuono. He passed away peacefully at home on September 21,st 2023. Felice leaves a tremendous hole in the hearts of countless friends and family, namely his devoted wife of 56 years, Teresa (Baratta), his three children Philip (Michele), Josephine, and Vincent (Robyn), his adoring grandchildren Melissa, Nicole, Nina, Dante, Leonardo and Lucia, as well as his brother Gino, and sisters Margherita, Enza and Rosa.
Felice’s emphasis and focus on family was the pillar of his being and the driving force behind his unmatched work ethic. He emigrated to the United States in 1962 at the age of 22, leaving behind his family farm, his parents and three siblings to join his sister, Margherita, in The Bronx. After 5 years of pouring concrete foundations for some of the largest and most well-known developments in New York City for Civetta Construction, he returned to Sicily, where he met the love of his life, Teresa Baratta. They returned to the United States in 1967 and settled in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, where for the next 17 years, they raised their three children. In 1984, the family moved to Yonkers, NY, where Felice lived until his last breath. Throughout his life, Felice worked multiple jobs, starting a Landscaping business, and continuing to pour concrete, all while having a singular focus: to provide a better life for his family. A prolific storyteller and a man who could hold court for hours on end, Felice entertained his numerous friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, paesani, neighbors and in laws with his boundless humor, numerous anecdotes, gesticulations, and often, a made-up word or two that could become part of the lexicon of the broader population. He loved the beach, watching soccer and most of all, large family meals where he could express his love and adoration for his grandchildren. Felice was a true Living Legend. He will be missed by all of those he touched over the years.
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Miriam Newhouse says
September 22, 2023 at 4:13 pmTo the Talamo family,
My sincerest condolences on your loss. Through God’s love, I pray that He grant you the comfort that He alone can give. May you all draw strength from each other and from your friends during this difficult times. My heart is with you.
Joanne and Anthony Panzarella says
September 22, 2023 at 5:46 pmHi Josephine,, Anthony and I are so sorry to hear about Dad…. Our deepest Condolences to you and the family…. May Dad’s Memory be Eternal….???❤️
JoAnn Cangialosi says
September 22, 2023 at 7:14 pmTo the Talamo Family,
Our sincerest and most deepest sympathies and condolences. We are all so sad to know that Felice is no longer with us. Our time together with him will live on forever in our hearts and memories . He is now with the good Lord and all the angel family members. May he Rest in Peace. With much love the Cangialosi and Mendola Families
Mike says
September 23, 2023 at 12:39 amDeepest condolences to Mrs. Talamo, Phil, Jo, and Vin. Forgive me if this message delivers more a remembrance than a condolence. Though primarily a friend of Vin’s – yet having spent a good deal of cherished time with the Talamo family – I want to thank each of you for spreading the love your patriarch showed and taught you. I remember distinctly the first time I met Mr. Talamo at his home on Mohawk road. I remember distinctly the vivacious hug he gave me – a veritable stranger at that moment. It made me feel immediately at ease and welcome. What has lasted with me from that moment – and I nearly always have recalled this moment whenever I hear about “Vin’s dad” – was the insight Mr. Talamo gave me of the positive force of love and the importance of showing it. God bless you, Mr. Talamo. May you rest in peace. And peace be with you, Mrs. Talamo, Phil, Jo, and Vin.
Mario and Annette Columbia says
September 23, 2023 at 8:54 amZia, Phil, Josephine, Vince and your families.
Mario and I offer our sincere condolences to all of you.
Zio was loved and we will miss him.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of our lord.
Love Mario and Annette
John Galbo says
September 23, 2023 at 2:00 pmOur deepest condolences to you, your children and their families. May Felice Rest in Peace
John and Lucia Galbo
Salvatore Randazzo says
September 23, 2023 at 2:23 pmFaccio i miei condoglianze alla famiglia Talamo, may he rest in peace.
Ninfa e Joe Badame says
September 24, 2023 at 11:49 amFacciamo i nostri condoglianze a te comare e tutta la vostra famiglia con tanto dolore per il nostro eterno compare FELICE.
Rosalia e Francesco Guccione says
September 24, 2023 at 6:51 pmMy Deepest Condolences to you and the family may he R.I.P. ??✝️✝️????
Joan & Andy Polizzi says
September 24, 2023 at 2:07 pmTeresa,Philip,Josephine,Vincent and families,
Our deepest sympathy for a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Always a
Caring and giving man. Rest In Peace. So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Rosalia e Francesco Guccione says
September 24, 2023 at 6:58 pmMy Deepest Condolences to you and the family May He R.I.P. ??✝️✝️??
Loredana oddo says
September 25, 2023 at 4:40 amSentite condoglianze per la perdita del caro cugino Felice.I cugini di sciara Nini panzarella e figli
Maria Teresa Galbo says
September 25, 2023 at 9:57 amCiao zio Felice, orgogliosa di averti avuto nella nostra grande famiglia! La tua presenza tra noi è stata un grande dono che il buon Dio ci ha voluto dare. Continuerai a vivere nei nostri cuori e nei ricordi. Grazie per le chiacchierate, per le risate, per le lacrime condivise, per i momenti belli e quelli meno belli, per la tua disponibilità, ospitalità, gentilezza, custodia e tanto, tanto altro. Adesso è festa tra gli angeli, da quando sei arrivato! Il tuo compito su questa Terra si è compiuto, ma continua in una dimensione eterna dove, ne sono certa, ti occuperai di noi con la preghiera incessante. Vola alto zio Felice e lasciati cullare dalle braccia del Padre Onnipotente!❤️??
Philip Talamo says
September 27, 2023 at 7:14 pmMille Grazie
Elena Eschini e famiglia says
September 25, 2023 at 10:11 amAlla Zia Teresa, Phil, Vincent, Josephine e tutta la famiglia un abbraccio forte!
Zio Felice rimarrà nei nostri cuori per sempre!
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