Joseph M. Tarlowski passed away on July 3, 2021. He was 77 years old.
A longtime resident of Somerville, Joseph most recently lived in Tewksbury. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Joseph was a proud member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He enjoyed traveling his country and the world “in good and not so good years”!
Joseph was the devoted husband of Riccarda “Ricci” (Garadozzi) Tarlowski. He was the loving father of Nicole Tarlowski. Joseph was the dear brother of the late Edward F. Tarlowski and his surviving wife Alice of California. He also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Joseph’s life at Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main Street, Malden on Monday, July 12th at 10:30 am. Visitation will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Sunday, July 11th from 2-6 pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the V.A. Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury VAMC Campus, ATTN: Voluntary Service (135), 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132 (Email: [email protected] to arrange for acceptance of your donation). https://www.boston.va.gov/giving/donation_opportunities.asp