Donald Howard Taranto Obituary

The passing of Donald Howard Taranto of Madison, Wisconsin occurred on June 25, 2026. Donald, born on October 29, 1932, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Victor Taranto and Ann Taranto (Goldstein); his wife Karen Taranto (Friedman); and his sister Brenda Liebman. He is survived by: his children, Mindy Taranto (Ken Mericle), Richard Taranto (Vicki Plaut) and Ken Taranto (Barbara); his grandchildren, David Mericle (Mayra Vialette), Julius Taranto (Alli Tilden), Avi Taranto, Isaac Taranto (Nina Valbousquet), Laura Mericle (Tim Kamps), Nora Taranto (G. T. Harris) and Ella Taranto (Jeremy Rubel); his great grandchildren, Julian Kamps, Elena Kamps, Harriet Taranto and Lenny Taranto; and his brother Irwin Taranto (Arlene).

Memorials may be made to the Middleton Community Orchestra (middletoncommunityorchestra.org/donate).