Ernest Joseph Talarico, Jr., 61, died February 5, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Ernest worked at RR Donnolly for 31 years as a Lithographer. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War between the years of 1965 to 1967.

Ernest was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Society of Italian Americans and the National Ataxia Foundation. He enjoyed riding bicycles, working out at a fitness center and automobiles.

He had a special love and pride for his wife, children and grandchildren.

Ernest will be missed by his wife of 41 years, Rita; daughter, Tiffinay Ann (R.J.) Compiano; son, Ernest Joseph (Kelli) Talarico III; grandchildren, Ralph J. Compiano II, Peter A. Compiano, Ernest J. Talarico IV and Eva Marie Talarico; father, Ernest Joseph Talarico Sr.; sister, Marguerite Acri; and brother, Charles Martin Talarico.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, with a Vigil Wake Service starting at 6 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Care - Tonini Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the N.A.F., 2600 Fernbrook Ln. Ste. 19, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752.