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Sylvan E Tarasi 1917 - 1985

Sylvan Eugene Tarasi of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania was born on November 15, 1917 in Lewisberry, York County, and died at age 67 years old on January 19, 1985 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Sylvan Tarasi was buried at Resurrection Cemetery 116 S Oak Grove Rd.

Sylvan Eugene Tarasi
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Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17110
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Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania, United States
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  • Introduction

    Sylvan Eugene Tarasi was born on November 15, 1917 to parents Rosario Tarasi and Assunta Sadie Fiorito. He grew up in a large family with siblings Serbina Tarasi (1905-1977), Sarah Tarasi (1905-1977), Fortuna Adeline Tarasi (1907-1991), Louis Augustus Tarasi (1908-1997), Albert Creamond Tarasi (1912-1991), Virginia Tarasi (1914-1994), Esther Mary Tarasi (1915-2007), Lylvia Tarsi (1918-), and Eugene G Tarasi (1921-1968). He grew up in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of a Catholic High School. Sylvan went on to attend a Radio Engineering School in Chicago, IL. On June 7, 1947 he married Shirley Tarasi (1925–1989) in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Read their wedding announcement at Tarasi-Ferrick Nuptials June 7. The couple had two daughters together. He served in the US Army from March 14, 1942 until his discharge on October 18, 1945. most of which was spent overseas as a radio technician. On January 19, 1985 Sylvan Tarasi passed away in Harrisburg, PA.
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    November 15, 1917
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    Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Sylvan was white. His mother, Assunta Sadie Fiorito was born on August 15, 1883 in San Pietro, Provincia di Cosenza, Calabria, Italy. She immigrated to the US in 1902, and married Roasario on June 2, 1904 in Steelton, PA. The family later lived in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania and she passed away there on March 10, 1963. His father, Rosario Tarasi, was born on January 28, 1868 in San Pietro en Guarano, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy and also immigrated to the states in 1902. After marrying Assunta in 1904, they resided in Newberry, York, Pennsylvania where he worked as a farmer. Rosario passed away on January 26, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    He resided in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania and Chicago, IL.

  • Early Life & Education

    Mr. Tarasi was a graduate of a Catholic High School, completing 4 years and went on to attend a Radio Engineering School there in Chicago, IL.

  • Military Service

    Sylvan Tarasi enlisted on March 13, 1942 in New Cumberland Pennsylvania with Military serial#: 33162727. He was a Private and had enlisted "For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". He served in the US Army from March 14, 1942 until his discharge on October 18, 1945. most of which was spent overseas as a radio technician. His wife Shirley, was a former military contract negotiator and had worked for the US Navy Ships Parts Control Center in Mechanicsburg.

  • Professional Career

    He worked in the laundry business, and was employed by the Harrisburg Highway Department in Harrisburg, PA. Later in life, Sylvan was the owner of a restaurant in Chicago, IL.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Sylvan Eugene Tarasi was born on November 15, 1917 to parents Rosario Tarasi and Assunta Sadie Fiorito. He grew up in a large family with siblings Serbina Tarasi (1905-1977), Sarah Tarasi (1905-1977), Fortuna Adeline Tarasi (1907-1991), Louis Augustus Tarasi (1908-1997), Albert Creamond Tarasi (1912-1991), Virginia Tarasi (1914-1994), Esther Mary Tarasi (1915-2007), Lylvia Tarsi (1918-), and Eugene G Tarasi (1921-1968). On June 7, 1947 he married Shirley Tarasi (1925–1989) in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Read their wedding announcement at Tarasi-Ferrick Nuptials June 7. The couple had two daughters together. In his early 20's according to his World War II draft card, Sylvan was 5 foot 6 inches, 135 pounds, with dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes.
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Tarasi-Ferrick Nuptials June 7
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Tarasi-Ferrick Nuptials June 7
Miss Shirley M. Ferrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Ferrick, of 1347 Spruce street, and Sylvan E. Tarasi, son of Mrs, Sadie Tarasi, of 420 South Fourteenth street, were married Saturday, June 7, in St. Stephen, church, Shamokin. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Cassian Zembrzucki.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin trimmed with rosepoint lace. The same lace was used on the finger tip veil, and she carried a bouquet of calla lilies. Miss Isabelle Toth of Pittsburgh, the maid of honor, wore yellow, made with gold brocaded top; and the bridesmaid, Miss Florence Sienda, of this city, chose pale green mouseline de soie. They carried old fashioned bouquets.

Eugene Francaville and Louis Magaro, of this city, were best man and usher, and the wedding music was presented by Mrs. Jean Broscious and Mrs. Josephine Grypp, vocalists, accompanied by Miss Mildred Mroz, organist.

After a wedding trip to Virginia and Virginia Beach, Mr. Tarasi and his bride will go to Chicago where they will live. Mr. Tarasi will attend a Radio Engineering School there.

Mrs. Tarasi was formerly employed by the J. E. Shank & Son Company of Penbrook. Mr. Tarasi, a graduate of Catholic High School, served in the Army four years, most of which was spent overseas as a radio technician.

Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) Sat, Jun 21, 1947 ·Page 4
Date & Place: in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania United States
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