Peter Richard Talabach

August 10, 1933 - February 25, 2015

Peter Talabach, 81, of Brockton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2015 at West Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Austin, Texas. Peter was born, raised and educated in Boston, Massachusetts and was the son of Costa and Dimitra (Peppo) Talabach. Peter was an Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. After being discharged from the Army, he traveled throughout the United States working various jobs to see this great country. He worked many years in the hotel industry and a short time in the Brockton Public School system. He was married to Jane (McGourty) Talabach in 1968 where they moved to Brockton, Massachusetts and raised three children. After the passing of his wife in 2013, Peter moved down to Austin, Texas to be with his surviving son, Michael and grandchildren. Peter was an avid Red Sox fan and loved watching the games with his family. He also enjoyed playing cards with his wife, having yard sales, creating yard art and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Peter is preceded in death by his wife Jane and their youngest son Andrew, his brother Fredrick and sister Helen. He is survived by his children, Jane Talabach of Fall River, Massachusetts and Michael Talabach and his wife Rayna of Austin, Texas; his grandchildren, Stephan and Christine, Costa and Logan Talabach and Tori Smyth; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was held at his son’s home in Austin, TX with family members.