Steven Tyler's Musician Father Victor Tallarico Dead at 95

I also attended Cardinal Spellman HS in the Bronx from '73-77, and Victor Tallarico was my music teacher. He was a fine man, an excellent musician and a patient teacher. He was proud of his son, especially since Aerosmith had it's big break with "Walk This Way" while I was at CSHS.

FWIW, unlike the previous poster, I found most of the teachers there to be good ones, including the Brothers and Sisters of Charity and the lay teachers. Of course there were a few stinkers, and the Dean of Students Bob Baisley was amongst them - he had a short fuse and a bad temper. He was neither a priest nor a brother.

Mr. Tallarico, a music teacher, was my homeroom teacher in Cardinal Spellman, Bronx, NY. I attended that school in 74-77. I recall Mr. Tallarico speaking so proudly about Steven and his band: Aerosmith. This was before Aerosmith had a name. We would goof around and be sarcastic about the band but it never bothered Mr. Tallarico. He was a wonderful human, and very tolerant of some of the antics I and some of my classmates would pull. I remember once spraying the class with the fire extinquisher only to be caught by a priest who happened to walk by the class room. In a strict school such as Cardinal Spellman, Mr. Tallarico was laid back and kind. He genuinely loved the kids which was alot more than I can say for some of the priests in the school, especially the Dean of Students, Mr. Baisley.

Honor your Dad by continuing your sobriety.

Steven, I am so sorry for your loss. I know just how much your heart is breaking right now. My dad passed away this summer, also. Mine was 92. While it's a blessing to have a parent with us for that long, the hard part is that we had even more years to love them and make memories. And that can make the loss just that much harder. I hope that your dad is up there playing amazing music for everyone in Heaven and that my dad is there listening to him, with a big smile on his face. Many blessings to you and your family at this difficult time.

Linda Gail, Medium

Our thoughts and love to you Steven Tyler/Tallarico on the passing of your Dad Victor Tallarico. A great gifted man who passed his love to all through his music. Trust your Dad is not far from you Steven and he will surely continue to guide you through the genius of your music and entertaining. Many new horizons opening for you and no doubt your Dad will help orchestrate. With sincere condolences to you and your family.

Sorry to read of your fathers passing. He lived a long long life and I am sure he is up in Heaven entertaining long lost loved ones and friends.
My best to you and your family at this time of sorrow.
God Bless

I'm so sorry, Steven. I've always been a huge fan of yours. My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of loss.

God Bless You and yours .....

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Mr. Tallarico was my favorite teacher at Cardinal Spellman. He spoke so highly of Steven and his band and offered us an A+ if we went to see his son's band in concert. He also was very proud his son got clean and bought him a Cadillac. He truly loved his son and was so proud.
He also loved music. I have fond memories of turning the music pages while he played tunes from West Side Story. RIP.

So sorry for your loss. The Cardinal Spellman family truly feels this loss as well. Mr. Tallarico filled Spellman with his love of music and love of life!

Awww...so sorry to hear that your dad passed away Steven. My grandma recently passed away at the age of 96 1/2....iyour dad and my grandma both saw the world grow in ways that we never could have imagined..they both lived a life we only wish we all could have lived. To be that old is amazing to me...rest in peace Victor Tallarico. Again,l sorry for your loss Steven....it must weight heavy on your heart right now. Peace man..........