James Frank Tarquinio

James Frank Tarquinio passed away at Dorchester General Hospital on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, almost one year to the date of suffering a severe brain hemorrhage.  He was born at home on November 18, 1947 to Elizabeth Marie (Porco) and James E. Tarquinio of Stowe Twp., PA. He is survived by a daughter Danielle Marie Tarquinio of Pittsburgh, PA, his “baby sister” Maria (Tarquinio) Johnson and brother-in-law Tom Johnson of Cambridge, MD. Also a large, loving family comprised of cousins, a niece, nephews, great nieces and nephews, one very special aunt, Loretta Tarquinio and many special friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Michael James Tarquinio of Pittsburgh, PA

Jimmy was a 1965 graduate of Stowe High School and a veteran of the US Air Force.  He served both state side and in Europe maintaining tactical reconnaissance aircraft and was promoted each grade with minimum time and outstanding performance reports. He was also a member of the PA National Guard and although his military obligation had been fulfilled, he volunteered to maintain aircraft of the 112th Fighter Squadron.

Jimmy worked as a Conductor/Brakeman for the P&LE Railroad in Pittsburgh, PA for 13 years prior to the closing of the steel mills and then changed his profession to Food & Beverage.  He worked as Head Bartender at the Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michaels, MD, as bartender at Cambridge Country Club, Cambridge, MD, Eldorado Casino, Henderson, NV and the following establishments in Pittsburgh, PA:  Wildwood Golf Club, Chartiers Country Club, Red Lobster and North Star Hotel in Imperial, PA where he began his bartending career. He was also employed by the Las Vegas Hilton as Cashier/Sportsbook Ticket Writer, Preston Autoplex, Preston, MD, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge, MD as Head Bellman and Koon’s Toyota, Easton, MD.

Jimmy was dealt many hard blows during his life, but due to his strong will and determination, he always picked himself up and did so with a smile on his face.  He loved life and nothing more than making others laugh. He touched the lives of so many people. Whether you only met him once or knew him for years, you never forgot Jimmy.  He enjoyed the great outdoors, the sun, the stars, music, dancing, singing, reading and anything that had an engine, especially military aircraft and cars.

Until we meet again My Jimmy…

Cremation by Thomas Funeral Home, Cambridge, MD.  Interment at Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, MD.

Donations in his memory may be made to: Baywater Animal Rescue, 4930 Bucktown Rd., Cambridge, MD  21613. www.baywateranimalrescue.org