Joseph Anthony Tarantino Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph Anthony Tarantino (San Diego, California), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on September 11, 2025 at the age of 64, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Joseph has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Tarantino and Nina Tarantino; and his sister Francine Korch. He is survived by: his husband Paul Costa; and his siblings, Tillie Battaglia (John), Anna Randall (Kevin) and Frank Tarantino (Peter) of San Diego. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass was held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Holy Cross Cemetery (4470 Hilltop Dr, San Diego, CA 92102).
In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Joseph's deep love for animals – as was so beautifully reflected in his adoration of his two cherished Pomeranians, Zorro and Lola – donations may be made in his memory to The Animal Pad through Joseph's Memorial Page: (https://givebutter.com.).
