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Louis Taylor Obituary
Spring Lake
Louis N. Taylor of Spring Lake passed June 15, 2017. Lou was born August 25, 1929 in Bloomfield NJ to Warren and Helen (Higgins) Taylor. He attended Holy Cross on a basketball scholarship, and then served six years as an Air Force pilot. In 1957, he married his wife Diane (Cross) and settled his family in Spring Lake. Lou served as a member of the Spring Lake Council for nearly 20 years, with a final year as acting Mayor. He was a Trustee at the Spring Lake Community House, and never missed a week as usher at St. Catharine's 7:00 am Sunday Mass. At Spring Lake Golf Club, the two-time president enjoyed his Sunday game and his regular lunch group. He loved being part of the crowd, whether it was one of his bridge groups, his Boardwalk Buddies, or the Stratton Trailblazers. He golfed until after his 87th birthday. He played basketball until his knees gave, then ran three marathons. When he could not run, he walked the boardwalk. In the winter, he skied with the Black Crows his children and his grandchildren. To his family, he was loyal and steadfast. He coached little league and CYO and supported each child and grandchild at all of their games, graduations, and milestone events. He accepted everyone and was proud of every accomplishment. Lou will always be the TNT-DAD.
Lou is survived by Diane, his wife of 60 years, his brother Noel Taylor, his sister Mary Lou Connelly, his seven children, Louis, Mary, Helen, Amy, Justin, Beth and Bernadette, his 22 grandchildren (including his favorite - you know who you are), and 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Louis on Tuesday, June 20, 2107 at 10:30am at St. Catharine's Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House, 330 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
For further information, directions, or to offer online condolences to the family please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
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June 20, 2017
To know Lou ,was to know a great guy and loyal friend.
Our parents were true fans.
Sincere condolences for your loss.
The Menk Family
Denise Brown
June 19, 2017
My deepest condolences to the entire Taylor family. God Bless.
Eileen Day Cytryn
June 18, 2017
Dear Amy, Justin and Family, Another of The Greatest Generation soars to Heaven on Angels' Wings! Hugs to your Mom, who produced a beautiful bunch of really nice children! I will never forget my first (and ONLY-Haha!) ride on a moped with Amy, my first trampoline bounce in your backyard, and encouraging Matt to ask Amy on a date...the rest is history. I hope your Dad comes to you in a dream and lets you know he is happy in Paradise! Peace to you all,
Rosemary Taylor
June 17, 2017
So much to admire about Lou ; but , in these last several years I was so grateful at Lou 's kindness and generosity in having his brother Noel down to the Shore for weekly bridge games at Spring Lake CC and then to dinner with Diane . Noel so much looked forward to spending this time with his brother and spending the week reading about bridge and finding ways to beat him !!!! My love and deep sympathy to the entire family. Roe
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