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

Raised in Dorchester, Ricky was a proud member of Local 223 Laborers, working in Boston until he retired in 2022. In addition to construction, Ricky 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, Ricky was a proud father to 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 Ricky, and he was lucky to collect family, blood-related or not, throughout his life.

Ricky 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. Ricky was always there to lend a helping hand. His favorite activity was driving his Gemmaaround to school and all of her activities. Many described Ricky 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, his daughter Shannon & husband Michael Sharkey of Hull, and 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. Ricky was preceded in death by his father Wilfred Tatalias and mother Virginia (Maggie) Tatalias of Dorchester, and beloved son Richard (Ricky) C. Tatalias of Dorchester and Hull, and his dearest friend "Superman".

Mass will be August 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM at The Glastonbury Abbey, 16 Hull St, Hingham, MA 02043, with a celebration of life to follow at the Glastonbury Abbey Conference Center- 20 Hull St. Hingham, MA 02043.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Anchor of Hull in memory of Richard (Ricky)