Obituary of Carl Tarabbio

Carl Richard Tarabbio, 80, a lifelong resident of Vineland passed thru heavens gates on May 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and devoted children. Carl was born in Philadelphia. Upon the strike of the Great Depression, his mother and father and young Carl moved to Vineland and established Tarabbio Farms. Carl's passion and commitment for agriculture was the ground work of continuing, what we refer to as the "family business". Carl's principles of hardwork, innovated thinking and vision lead to the growth and success of his business. In 1997 he quietly retired and proudly turned over the reins to his son who carries the knowledge, principals and values so loving instilled by his father. He attended Vineland High School, where he had the honor of being named MVP for football in 1953. Carl married, the love of his life Loretta in 1961. Together they raised two children and worked sise by side. Carl's commitment to family, farming and the South jersey neighborhood never wavered, as he to great pride in all. His loved the outdoors, brought him fishing in the Delaware bay with his fishing buddies, hunting with the Bobby bee Hunting Club and the yearly hunting trips to various northern states with 'the gang" he so loved and cherished. Carl was as a member of the Vineland Produce Auction, he served on the Board of Directors for the Cumberland County Board of Agriculture and was awareded the Outstanding Young Farmer of the year by USJCC.