John "Junior" Gabriel Tallerico, Jr., 55, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born February 13, 1967, in Salinas, California, to the late John G. and Sylvia Walkowiak Tallerico Sr. Junior was a 1985 graduate of Valley High School and was the owner and operator of the Tallerico Construction Company. He was the head trustee for the New Kensington Eagles, Aerie #533 and a past member of Local Carpenters Union #432. Junior loved to golf, play pool in the pool league at the Eagles, and was an avid Steelers fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Sylvia. Junior is survived by his wife, Celli Chatary Tallerico; son, Andrew (Savannah) Tallerico; brothers, Mickey, Tony (Carol), and Sammy Tallerico; sister, Cindi Tallerico; aunt, Sue (Bob) Crusan; step mother, Gloria Tallerico; 3 nieces, Nikala, Sara and Cynthia; nephew, Mikey; cousin, Jesse; and caregiver, Bill.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the Joseph J. Cardaro Funeral Home, 1125 Kenneth Ave. New Kensington, 724-337-3325. The New Kensington Eagles Aerie #533 will conduct a service in the funeral home at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 9, 2023, in the funeral home, with Reverend Dean Ward officiating. Burial will be private. www.cardarofuneralhome.com