Terry Lee Tarantino passed on December 18, 2024, at Ely Manor Nursing Home, Allegan, MI, surrounded by family. Terry was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, August 12, 1948, to his late parents Ross and Billie (Neddo) Tarantino. He was an accomplished basketball player at Lawrence High School from which he would graduate. After High School Terry would enlist as an Infantryman in the US Army where he would serve in Vietnam for two years and attain two bronze stars. Terry left the Army with Honorable discharge and go into the trades as an electrician becoming a Journeyman through Haworth up to his retirement. Terry loved the outdoors, hunting deer, fishing local watering holes, and just being in the wilderness. He looked forward to spending quality time with his granddaughter and great grandchildren and was lovingly referred to as Grandpa Bear by his 3 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ross and Billie (Neddo) Tarantino.

Terry is survived by his daughters Lauri Tarantino and Jean (James) Harshberger; six grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made in Terry's name to Wings of Hope Hospice Allegan, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010.