Alex Tagliarino

March 2, 1951 - June 7, 2021

Wantage - Alex Tagliarino, age 70, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City to the late Ignazio “Nat” and Rose (Marzocca) Tagliarino, Alex graduated from Bergen Tech in 1969 and then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam War. Alex had lived in Toms River before moving up to Sussex County in 1989. He had been employed as a car salesman for Warnock Dodge and Jeep in East Hanover before his retirement. Alex was a life member of the Sussex Elks Lodge. He was predeceased by his wife, Georgette Tagliarino in 2005; his father, Ignazio Tagliarino in 2013; his mother, Rose Tagliarino in 2010; and his sister, Linda Clegg in 2008. He is survived by his son, Alex G. Tagliarino of Lafayette; his daughter, Stacy Smith and her husband Matt of Sandyston; two grandchildren, Grady and Phoebe Smith; his companion, Beverly Capobianco of Wantage; and his furry companion, Chow Chow. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 685 Hooper Avenue, Toms River on Friday, June 11, 2021. Interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 62 Cedar Grove Avenue, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Alex Tagliarino’s memory to Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com