Services for Robert Tacchino, Instinet Alum and Friend.

Robert J. Tacchino

AGE: 51 • Boulder, Colo.

Robert J. Tacchino, 51, of Boulder, Colo., passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born and raised in River Edge. A graduate of River Dell High School and Fairfield University, Bob had a great love of the outdoors and music, but his passion was skiing. He skied all over the world. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.

He is predeceased by his loving parents, Robert D. and Lucy (Lusich) Tacchino. Cherished brother of Jane Conti of New Milford, and Ann Kelly and her husband Michael of Bay Head. Loving Uncle of Brian, Mark, and Jennifer Harmande.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at The Beaugard Funeral Home, 869 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28 at St. Peter The Apostle R.C. Church, River Edge. Cremation is private.