Richard Tatalias

Richard “Ricky” Tatalias of Hull, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Raised in Dorchester, Mr. Tatalias was a proud member of Local 223 Laborers, working in Boston until he retired in 2022. In addition to construction, Mr. Tatalias obtained his cosmetology license in 1990 in an effort to spend more time with his hairstylist wife, Lisa. While his cosmetology career never took off, his adoration for his wife remained strong through their 35 years of marriage and being a husband was one of his proudest roles.

In addition to being a loving husband, Mr. Tatalias was a proud father of his two daughters, Shannon and Heather, and his late son, Ricky. He found his soft spot in being the best papa to his five grandchildren: Ashley, Gemma, Angelina, Sebastian, and Cooper. Family was everything to Mr. Tatalias, and he was lucky to collect family, blood-related or not, throughout his life.

Mr. Tatalias enjoyed boating, cooking, and taking day trips around New England. He recently retired and would spend his newly free time helping others with rides, odd jobs, and anything else they might need. He was always there to lend a helping hand. His favorite activity was driving his Gemma around to school and all of her activities. Many described him as larger than life, and he left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Those lucky to know Ricky knew that his bark was bigger than his bite, and that his heart was even larger than he was.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lisa (Davis) Tatalias, daughter Shannon & husband Michael Sharkey of Hull, daughter Heather Niemic of the North Shore, brother Michael Tatalias of Weymouth, sisters Maureen Tatalias of Weymouth and Virginia (Cyndi) O’Mara of Florida, and his grandchildren. He also leaves behind, loving family, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Mr. Tatalias was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Tatalias, and mother, Virginia (Maggie) Tatalias, and beloved son Richard (Ricky) C. Tatalias, and his dearest friend, “Superman.”

A Mass will be held on August 25 at 1:30 p.m. at The Glastonbury Abbey, 16 Hull St., Hingham, with a celebration of life to follow at the Glastonbury Abbey Conference Center next door.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Anchor of Hull in memory of Mr. Tatalias.