Richard Taddei Sr

Richard “Rick” Allen Taddei, Sr., of Smelterville, Idaho passed away December 30, 2015 at his home in Smelterville.  He was born December 26, 1962 in San Francisco, California; Rick was the son of Robert and Margaret “Peggy” (Espinosa) Taddei.

Rick attended and graduated from the Terra Nova High School of Pacifica, California.  He moved to the Silver Valley in 1990 from Pacifica.

Rick had worked as a roofer for Stuecker Construction of Wallace and during the winter months he had worked at Zanie’s Pizza and the Pizza Factory.

Rick loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and the outdoors- fishing, camping, taking nature drives and traveling.

Rick is survived by his better half of 13 years Teri Hagen of Smelterville, Idaho; his mother Margaret “Peggy” Taddei of Pacifica, California; five children Chloe Dean of California, Richard Taddei, Jr. of Smelterville, Idaho, Alyssa (David) Northrup of Kellogg, Idaho, Brianna Niski of Smelterville, Idaho and Colby Niski also of Smelterville; three grandchildren with one on the way Raelynn, Kaden and Sawyer Northrup; two brothers Ron and Rob Taddei both of Pacifica, California; one sister Janice Taddei of San Francisco, California; he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Rick was preceded in death by his father Robert Taddei.

Rick was loved by many and will be very much missed..

A Celebration of Rick’s Life will be announced and held in the Summer of 2016.

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.