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Joe Maeder
April 6, 2022
Tony you were a favorite growing up in the 60s and you will always be the Phillies #8 for me. May God hold you close to his heart. RIP#8
Marie Kenney
December 12, 2021
My all-time favorite Phillie. May he rest in peace.
Rob Taylor
October 12, 2020
Tony was one of my coaches in the Giants Farm system in the early 90's. Was one of the nicest most genuine people you would ever meet. RIP Cuz!!
September 17, 2020
My condolences.
Joseph Newnam
August 19, 2020
I went to first grade with Tony’s daughter Elizabeth at yeadon elementary schoolFunny enough she was my ‘girlfriend’ for a bit of time in as much as first graders can date lol .
I never forgot her or her wonderful dad who was a hero of mine for many years . I’ve seen him play many many times and I remember meeting him in year on and remember his genuine smile . I was sorry to here about his loss . The world is certainly at a loss without this light of a man . My condolences to his whole family and know you are blessed to have his DNA!
Thanks
Respectfully ,
Joe Newnam
GEOFF JIMMY RUTHERFORD
August 13, 2020
FAREWELL , TO YOU !!!!!!!!!! BROTHER YOU , WERE MY FAVORITE TEAM GROWING UP AS , A CHILD ........... PSALMS 23:01-23:06 ............. MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!!!! & MATTHEW 26:05-26:75 .............. #12 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bernard Weinberg, J.D.
August 11, 2020
My family and I Extend our sincere condolences to the entire Taylor family. Throughout the years, I have come to know the Taylor family through my relationship with Tony, Jr. Mr. Taylor was a upstanding, wonderful and kind man. I have fond memories of talking with Mr. Taylor when I visited their home. Mr Taylor's love for his family will always be remembered.
Justo sanchez
July 29, 2020
He was a great friend of mine in cuba and we went to school together.
July 26, 2020
Rest in Peace Tony, you were a wonderful, kind and gentle man. Katie & Brendan
CARLISLE MATTHEW CULLEN
July 26, 2020
I , REMEMBERED WATCHING ANTHONY PLAYED BASEBALL ON T.V. IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ..... FAREWELL , TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!! SON PROVERBS 4:10 ....... HOSEA 3:02 ......... MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!! & CORINTHIANS 1:11:05-1:11:34 ...........
July 26, 2020
A remarkable player, truly a talent, he will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to the Taylor family, may God be will you in your time of need.
July 25, 2020
Many prayers to the Taylor family, truly sorry for your loss, may God be with all of you to help you as you go through this most difficult time.
Jean-François Joannette
July 24, 2020
A real gentleman, that’s what I remember the most about Tony Taylor!
Rest In Peace Tony!
Sarah Quesnel
July 24, 2020
Rest in peace Tony.
Frank Quesnel
July 24, 2020
R.I.P Tony your sincere heart will always be with me.
Lori Deegan
July 23, 2020
You were a wonderful man, Tony. The most elegant of gentlemen. May you now be at peace.
Michel Lamarche
July 23, 2020
Tony was a great man, and great step dad. I was lucky to have know and lived with him for almost 20 years. Taught me alot about the game. And learned so much when he coached me in Utica. Rest in peace T.T
GEOFF JIMMY RUTHERFORD
July 22, 2020
HAPPY , HUMP DAY TO A LONG-TIME PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES PLAYER !!!!!!!!!!! BUT , MORE IMPORTANTLY SHALOM , TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! BROTHER #12 MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!!!! & JOHN 2:02-2:25-3:14-3:24 ?????????????
Mike C
July 20, 2020
Deep heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tony Taylor He enjoyed the game and as he said, he had so much fun when he put on that uniform , and it showed. He thrilled the crowd. May his cherished memories ever be with you and may God Almighty strengthen, sustain and comfort you.
LeeRoy
July 20, 2020
ur sympathy goes out to the family of Tony Taylor. What a outstanding baseball player. He will be missed by many.
July 20, 2020
Sincere condolences to the family, friends and fans who mourn the passing of their loved one, Mr. Taylor. He has left a legacy of athleticism and courage. May God comfort and sustain you as you mourn because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)
July 20, 2020
My condolences.
Chuck Pizagno
July 20, 2020
A man full of respect and graciousness. I was delighted to call him friend. He was kind to me at 1984 Dream Week.
July 20, 2020
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family . May the true God comfort your broken hearts. For Psalms 50:15 says call and He will deliver in the day of distress.
faith/rory tobin/dockett
July 19, 2020
Dear Taylor Family Rory and I sincerely would luv to express our condolences's to Tony/Family.and may he rest in peace.luv,faith/rory
Jill Bauer
July 19, 2020
While growing up in Bethlehem, PA I was a HUGE Philly fan. Tony played first base and was usually the first to bat. So fervent a fan was I, I sent the team 50 pieces of bubble gum. I never heard back from the team but like to think Tony got his! RIP
Harriet Fry
July 19, 2020
I am so sad to learn of Tony Taylor's passing. My deepest condolences to his family and fellow fans. Tony saved Jim Bunning's perfect game. I'll never forget it. Tony was one of my favorite Phillies.
July 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Taylor family, may God strengthen and comfort you as you go through this most difficult time of your loss.
Scott Levison
July 18, 2020
I met Tony in 1971 in Boston. My dad had a store in the hotel where visiting teams stayed when they played the Red Sox. I used to get autographs and shortly after the Tigers got Tony, they came into town. I saw him in the lobby...had his '69 card so I recognized him and when i asked him if he could sign it, he says to me in a friendly voice "Hello Hello Hello" and shook my hand, then signed my ''69 card for me with a big smile on his face.
Some thinsg you never forget. His booming "Hello Hello Hello" and his smile, Baseball lacks men like tony and back then, the game was better for having him as a representative of sorts.
RIP Tony
Virginia Dipierro
July 18, 2020
Tony Taylor lived in my neighbourhood growing up. He would sometimes be in church at BVM on Sunday morning. He would stop into our classroom sometimes to say hi. He was a legend in the neighbourhood, in Philadelphia and in baseball. RIP Tony and thank you.
Chris Medaglia
July 18, 2020
I would like to thank him for being one of my boyhood idles. I remember going to the phillies games at th Vet in th early 70s and hearing his name announced over the PA and watching him fly around the basesand hoping someday I could run that fast. I miss you Tony thank you for the memories
July 18, 2020
With deep sadness for the loss of Tony Taylor. His meaningful contribution to sports is inspiring. May God heal the broken hearts of family and dear friends.
Je Sowell
July 18, 2020
Sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Tony Taylor. Deeply saddened for your loss. He is resting in Gods memory.
Sam Zygner
July 18, 2020
I will always remember Tony fondly. He shared his love of his family and baseball in our conversations. He was truly an ambassador for the game and one of the most genuine guys I have ever known. God Bless all of the Taylor family at this time and Tony, RIP.
Stacey Abel
July 18, 2020
He was always so friendly whenever I saw him at the Vet. He always greeted me with a big smile, a hug, and a kiss. He is someone I will never forget. Miss him already.
Tony Zanin
July 18, 2020
We were friends for over 50 years. I knew you not only as a baseball player but as a close friend to our entire family. I was proud to say you and I were like brothers. I will feel your loss everyday, until we meet again. RIP
Tony Zanin
Liz Morris
July 18, 2020
I was a young girl living in Wyncote Pa. I loved the Phillies since I can remember and I had a picture of Tony Taylor in my room at home over my desk. He was my favorite player at the time. I was heartbroken to hear that he had passed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. RIP Tony. I will always remember your playing days and YOU especially.
paul
July 17, 2020
i grew up listening to phillies games on the radio and tv tony never gave me reason to complain.Always made the plays. I remember getting chills during the pinch hitting magic one summer in the 70's.Childhood memories that will live forever. sorry for your loss
Keith Fountain
July 17, 2020
Taylor made double plays, head first slides into 2nd and 3rd base, a prayer before each at bat, these are some of the things I remember about Tony Taylor. When I was a teenager I spent a lot of time a Connie Mack stadium, before, during and after the games. Mr. Taylor lived in my neighborhood and on many occasion he would give me a ride home. Nothing in my childhood was more thrilling then to be seen with the Phillies second baseman. I was hospitalized after a traffic accident during those days. Tony Taylor and Pancho Herrera came to visit me at the hospital. They was a very special day in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. May the good and joy he left last forever. Rest in Peace amigo.
Elsa Bofill
July 17, 2020
Elizabeth and Tony Junior sorry to hear about the loss of your father a great father and a great person he will be missed Also my condolences to you Mrs. Taylor for the loss of your husband
Bill Tomlinson
July 17, 2020
I have many great memories of Tony, but the one that stands out is the catch of a line drive he made against the Mets on Father's Day 1964 in Jim Bunnings' perfect game. He was a hustler and great baserunner and gentleman. Always had time to sign an autograph, and I still have a ball that he signed. A treasure for a Phillies fan. May he rest in peace and may his family know that he was loved by an entire city.
July 17, 2020
Exciting player, great teammate, and one of the game's pioneers. Post-playing days, Mr. Taylor passed along his wisdom and love for the game to subsequent generations. An admirable career, and life. Safe at home, Tony.
July 17, 2020
Tony thank for help me doing a celebration of hispanic heritage month with the Social Security Administration. May you rest in peace, Thank how you represented Cuba in the Major League. Thank for your stories that you share with me about Latinos players in the major league. I be honest this is sad day for Cuba baseball, I'm sad I don't have enough to express my pain, but I know that in heaven you will be making a field of dreams to latinos players. God bless you may you rest in peace.
Evelio Bofill
July 17, 2020
Elizabeth and tony very sorry to hear about your dad my friends from Philadelphia have text me all day today they all fans of him .
Last time I saw him was when he was coaching the marlins and gave me tickets to bring my son at the time he was 12. I spoked to his wife last year after he had the stroke at the ballpark.
July 17, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult period.
ED Lowery
July 17, 2020
So sorry to hear about the loss of Tony Taylor. As a player, I was very fortunate to have Tony Taylor, TT , as a manager in the minor leagues for a couple of years. What a awesome guy who always had the time to throw extra batting practice and the countless hours of hitting ground balls to help improve your game. Coach TT, you will be truly missed and I thank you for all the dedication you put into the game you loved so much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family. Rest in peace coach.
Ed Lowery
Peter F Lieggi
July 17, 2020
Many good years seeing him on the first base coaching box!!!!!
Pete Lieggi
D G
July 17, 2020
RIP Tony. T.T. was part of our family. Our fathers best friend. He will be truly missed. I loved listening to him tell us stories of his career. Always with his big smile and a chuckle. Sending love & condolences to Clara & their family. T.T. love you, till we meet again.
Harry Simpson
July 17, 2020
Godspeed Tony, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the baseball memories.
Mike Hancock
July 17, 2020
Great lead off hitter & fine base runner watched Tony what seems like forever at second base. I was in Shea Stadium in Fathers Day, June 21, 1964 when Tony made an exceptional play to salvage Bunnings perfect game. God bless Tony, Rest In Peace sir, thank you for some wonderful memories #8 !
KB
July 17, 2020
Deepest condolences to the "Taylor " family grief can be so hard and painful ,may your memories of great times shared together bring comfort ,peace and strength now and in the days to come
Joe ODonnell
July 17, 2020
Tony was my favorite player growing up. I was a big Phillies fan . When he was traded to the tigers I became a tigers fan. I will always remember Tony. Thank you for all the enjoyment you gave me through the years. God bless
Brad Brink
July 17, 2020
Tony you will be missed. You were one of those coaches I first met when I was drafted by the Phillies back in 1986. You always had a smile on your face and worked hard to make all of us better. Rest in Peace my friend.
Douglas Mills
July 17, 2020
I sat on 3rd base side at shea on fathers day 1964. Don Bunning on the mound for the Phillies,on his way to a perfect game. to this day I can still see the play Tony made in the hole first base side. This play is what gave Bunning his perfect game. Rest in peace Tony.
John Coloccia
July 17, 2020
Farewell, walk well
Tommy Zito
July 17, 2020
ony Taylor was my favorite Phillie growing up,and I especially liked the way he blessed himself before every at-bat
Connie Ewens
July 17, 2020
I will Miss u do much this just a goodbye until we see you again your niece Connie m Ewens
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