Rick Taddio, 59, of Holmdel, passed away Monday at Bayshore Medical Center. He is survived by his three children, Tiffany, Tyler and Taylor, as well as his mother and Stepfather, Maryann and Buddy Graham, his beloved family, Cindy, Mark, Mia, Sergiu, Leonard, Johanna, Karli, Gianni, Andrea, John, Leah, Leya and many treasured lifelong friends. He is predeceased by his father, Robert Taddio, grandmother Mary Benyola and former mother-in-law Patricia Cotroneo.

Rick was born in New Brunswick and raised in Hopelawn, NJ. After graduating high school Rick started his own Home Improvement business, RTI Builders, which still runs today. Rick raised his young family first in Fords and then in Holmdel.

Rick was tremendously adventurous and fun, with a witty sense of humor and infectious personality. He loved to travel, was a certified scuba diver and a black diamond skier. He loved cars and motorcycles, was a Yankees and Jets fan and was a great cook. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He was extremely special and unique. He will forever be remembered for his incredible generosity, immense sentimentality and for being truly one-of-a-kind. He is unforgettable.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 5th from 3:00-8:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733. A service will be offered at the funeral home at 7:30pm.