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Thomas Taylor Obituary

TAYLOR-Thomas J., Sr. October 13, 2007, beloved husband of Gail (nee Rodland) Taylor; loving father of Karen M. (Mary Ellen Reilly) Taylor, Maureen (Thomas) Lapp and Dr. Thomas J. (Beth) Taylor, Jr.; dear Baba of Zachary, Corinne, Savannah, Nathan and Maura; brother of William (late Mary), Nancy (Donald) Buettner and Mary Ann (James) Quigley. The family will receive friends at the C. MERTZ AND SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 911 Englewood Ave., Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 AM and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph University Church (Main St.) at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's memory to Boy Scout Troop #104, c/o St. John the Baptist Church, 1085 Englewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14223.

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Published by Buffalo News from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2007.

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Dorie Rodland

October 26, 2007

Dear Gail and family. Terry and I are so sorry to read that Tom has passed away. He was a very nice man and always enjoyed his company when we got together. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your families. Your cousin Terry and Dorie Rodland

Susie and Ron Leta

October 19, 2007

Gail and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Tommy and wanted you to know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Mary Alice Hurley

October 17, 2007

Gail Iam so sorry to hear about Tom. I just got off the phone with Lois in Florida and she told me the news. My prayers are with you and your family. Tom was always one of our favorites. God Bless. Mary Alice Hurley

BARBARA HOLENSTEIN

October 16, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE TAYLOR FAMILY. BARBARA, DENNIS AND MICHAEL HOLENSTEIN

Michael Borrelli

October 16, 2007

Dr. Taylor and Family, Sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Loretta Stock

October 16, 2007

Dear Karen, Maureen, Tom, Gail and family. I am very sorry to hear of the sudden and untimely death of your dad and husband. My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family in this difficult time.

Regina Koteras

October 16, 2007

Maureen,

So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Liz Buettner

October 16, 2007

I've never met a kinder, more generous, and more good-natured person than my uncle Tommy. He was an inspiration and will be fondly remembered always. Sincerest condolences to the family and to his many friends, who have lost him far too soon.

Sylvia Keller

October 16, 2007

My condolences to all the family. It was very shocking to hear this sad news. I am happy to have seen Tom at the RHS reunion this past August. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fran

October 15, 2007

Dr. Taylor, Beth and Family, my sincere thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Tom and Christine Ruggiero

October 15, 2007

Tom and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Kathy (Taylor) & Jack Jackson

October 15, 2007

I was so surprised and very saddened to hear of our dear uncle's passing. He was truly one of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever had the priveledge to know. He always reminded me of my Grandpa. I know you will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless

Mary Beth, Scott, Chelsea, Nicky and Lindsay Barlett

October 15, 2007

Dear Dr. Tom, Beth, and family.
We are all so sorry to hear of the death of your father and grandfather. Life is just so fragile. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We understand your pain.

Mary & Jim DiRisio

October 15, 2007

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff Zapp

October 15, 2007

My condolences to the family of Tom. I worked with Tom at A F Stager in OP. He was always cheerful and greated everyone with a wonderful, warm smile. He was a gentle soul and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of you at this sorrowful time. Jeff

Jeff & Ann Coutch

October 15, 2007

It was an honor and a privilege to know Tom. Our hearts and blessings are with you all, in this time of need. God Bless.

Bret, Michelle, & Kyra Colburn

October 15, 2007

We're so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

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