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JOHN F. TAIT

JOHN TAIT Obituary

TAIT
JOHN F., July 12, 2009, age 66 yrs. John retired after 16 yrs. of service from Little Flower H.S. where his daughters attended. Beloved husband of the late Bernadette (nee Taylor); loving father of Collen (Samuel Vitz); Bernadette P. (Jeremy Cannon); and Paticia (Christopher Printz); grand father of Sabrina, Sammy, Peter, Isabella, and Jake; brother of Hettie Sweigert, Nancy Luna, Susan Quinn and the late Butch and Edward. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Wed. 6-8 P.M. and Thurs. 8:15-9:15 A.M., HOLLEN FUNERAL HOME (Thomas J. Fluehr F.D.), 3160 Grant Ave. (W. of Academy Rd.) Funeral Mass 10 A.M., St. Jerome Church. Int. Holy Sepluchre Cem. Family prefers donations to Little Flower H.S., 1000 W. Lycoming St., Phila., PA. 19140, in John's memory.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN TAIT

19 Entries

Megan Dalton (Kelly)

July 20, 2009

Bernadette and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Megan

Lynn Tarini

July 18, 2009

God bless you, Mr. Tait. You were a Little Flower institution - always willing to lend a hand or a smile.

Lynn Tarini, LF Class of '93

Dan Baxter

July 18, 2009

Grew up with your dad, never know why we did not keep in touch but I had many good childhood experiences with John and it warms my heart to know that he had such a wonderful life and family. My God help you through your grief and my family will be praying for you. Looking forward to meeting John in heaven some day.
Dan Baxter

Melissa Hickey

July 17, 2009

Trish, Colleen and Bernie
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We were away on vacation and did not know. We apologize for not being able to attend his funeral Mass, but wanted you all to know that you are in our prayers.
Love, Bill and Missy Hickey and family

Nadya (Woodring) O'Meara

July 16, 2009

Dear Colleen, Bernie, and Trisha,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Of course I have wonderful memories of your whole family...your Mom and the years of cheerleading and Drill Team and your Dad was my Little Flower family. I think he was there when we went to school at LF and then he was a welcome face for me when I returned to teach there. Mr. Tait would stop by my classroom every day after school as I was straightening desks and sweeping the floor. He always thanked me for doing that and I always enjoyed the stories we would share in those after school moments. He became my extended family.
I am sorry that he had been so sick and that there had been so much pain and sufferring, but now there is eternal peace. Please take some comfort in knowing that you father is being remembered as a wondeful man who was always willing to offer help and whose smile was contagious.
He was a good man!

Colleen Pawlowski (Drysdale)

July 15, 2009

Bernie, Col & Trish
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have so many fond memories of him and all of them bring a smile to my face and some even make me chuckle to myself. I can remember walking down the halls of LF and knowing that I was going to see him. I remember the time we gave each other trash can rides in the hall after school. He was "the man" at Little Flower. He would help us decorate for our dances and was always willing to drive me home. Whenever I would see him I knew that I would get a great big hug and he would yell my name no matter where we were.
Know that he is in a great place and is up there with Mom who was also an amazing person. The are up there together proudly looking down on you girls and patting each other on the back for having such a wonderful family.
Take care of each other and know that Mom and Dad are together in heaven watching always.

Love and prayers,

Veronica Swift-Kurze

July 15, 2009

Colleen, Bernadette, & Trish:

I am so truly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lorraine Timlin

July 15, 2009

Dear Colleen, Bernadette and Trisha,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a beautiful person - he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lorraine Cawley Timlin and Family

Sheena McKenna

July 15, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Tait...he was truly a wonderful man! Every time I would pass him in the halls of LF a smile would appear on my face! And it really is such a small world because I work in a doctor's office that he would come to and he actually remembered me from several years ago. He would light up the office here as well!! My prayers are with the family.

July 15, 2009

Colleen, Sam, and Family -

It's times like these that always leave us at a loss for words. Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your father and grandfather. If there is anything we can do during this difficult time, please let us know.
Before parting, We'd like you have these two quotes. One is from a headstone in Ireland, and the other is from an author unknown -

"Always remember that death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal."

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

Lots of Love and Support,
The Knorr Family
Jack, Kathy, Bobby and Billy

Terry Mullen

July 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. As a neighbor and friend, John was a wonderful person. There are so many memories to treasure, but I will always remember John for what he did best, giving of himself to help another. God bless all of you.

July 14, 2009

To the family of Mr. Tait:

I'm so sorry for your loss. "Tait" was hands down one of the best people I met during my 4 years at Little Flower. What a great guy. He was truly a remarkable person and always kept me laughing. I'll keep your family in my thoughts. What can I say, only the best are from Juniata!

Shannon Montague, Class of 2001

The De's

July 14, 2009

Some people come into your life and leave footprints in the sand, you girls were lucky to have a Mom & Dad that left footprints on friends hearts. My life was changed in a wonderful way by knowing your Dad, we will always treasure that.

Adam Buchter

July 14, 2009

Colleen, Bernadette, and Trish, I am very sorry for your loss, your Father was a good friend and Co worker. I will miss him. His dedication to Little Flower and his many years of service will not be forgotten. He has earned a place in the history of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls.

Michelle Swift-Kurze

July 14, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bernadette and your family during this hard time. Love, Michelle Swift-Kurze and Rich Bussetti

Vickie & Tim Wadas

July 14, 2009

Bernadette and family,
Please know that you are in our prayers at this difficult time. Your Dad is at peace and now will be with his love, your Mom looking over all of you. God Bless.
Love,
Vickie & Tim Wadas (Alexis' Mom)

July 14, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Diane, Bernie, Kristie, and Darlene Pattay.

Erin Mullen

July 14, 2009

Col, Bern, Trish & Families...
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of your dad on L Street and at Little Flower. He was truly one-of-a-kind and will surely be missed. I'm certain he and your mom are reunited and smiling down on the family that made them so so proud.

July 14, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Tait and Veitz families at this most difficult times. We pray for you and your families. Love, Michelle and Pat Winward.

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