James R. Talarico, "Jimmy", 77, of Plaistow, NH, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2018, at High Pointe Hospice House.  Born and raised in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Constantine and Flora (Zamarchi) Talarico.  Jimmy graduated from Haverhill Trade School class of 1959 and worked many years at Avco Missile Systems as a mechanical engineer and retired from Textron.

An avid deer hunter and fisherman, Jim co-owned a lobster boat in Kennebunkport, ME, with good friend and hunting buddy, Don LaPointe.  After retirement he and his wife, Marge, spent winters in Pine Island, FL, where he, first, fished by boat and later enjoyed fishing off the Bokeelia Pier with friends Roland Demers, Dan Schneider and Tony Riccio.  He loved to teach others how to fish and always had an enthusiastic story of his fishing experiences.  He found pleasure in cooking and having guests at his table. But mostly, Jim was a big-hearted guy who truly loved helping family and friends more than anything.

Jimmy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie (Welch); sons Mark and Todd Talarico of Plaistow, NH; a brother, Robert Talarico and his wife Celeste of Naples, ME, and grand-dog, Chevy.

Relatives and friends are invited to services on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at All Saints Parish, 120 Bellevue Ave., Haverhill.  The family will receive guests at 9:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am.  In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Jimmy's memory to the American Cancer Society.  To leave a condolence or memory, please visit www.berubecomeau.com .

Arrangements are under the direction of Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, MA.