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Salvatore Tallarico Jr. of North Branch peacefully passed away at age 78, on November 26, 2025, with family and friends around him. He was born December 31, 1946, in St. Paul, MN. He went to school at Harding High School in St. Paul. He entered the Navy in 1963 and served a tour in Vietnam. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star with Valor. Sam loved his puppies, motorcycling and all his family and friends. 

Sam is survived by his brother Tom, many nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Dianne Tallarico and brother-in-law Donald Daniski.

Preceded in death by father Salvatore Sr., mother Ruth Fritz, sister Diane Daniski and brother Patrick. 

Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, July 23, 2026, at 10 AM. Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

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