Louis A. Tarantino, 99, of Plymouth, formerly of Brockton and Easton, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was the husband of the late Louise (Minerva) Tarantino. Born in Boston on January 8, 1923, he was the son of the late Anthony and Maria (Metta) Tarantino. He was raised by his stepmother Sabina Tarantino after the passing of his mother in 1931. Soon after moved from East Boston to Brockton. Louis grew up in Brockton, graduating from Brockton High School in 1941. Louis was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 106th Infantry and taken prisoner in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a manager of Morton Shoe for over 40 years. He volunteered many hours at the Brockton VA Medical Center. He also served as Pollster for the City of Brockton for many years as well as the Veteran's Graves Registration Officer. Louis was a member of the Italian American War Veterans, Brockton Area Ex POWS, the Sons of Italy, as well as the Abington, Whitman, and Brockton VFWs, serving as Quartermaster and on many committees. Louis is survived by his son Anthony L. Tarantino and his wife Nora. He is predeceased by his siblings Dena (Tarantino) Detrani, Augustine Damiano, Vito Damiano and Rose (Damiano) Medeiros. He is also survived by several close nieces and nephews, as well as several grand-nieces. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Sunday, February 20th from 1:00-4:00PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Monday at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Honor Flights of New England, Benchmark at Plymouth Crossing, or a charity of your choice.