Anthony Scott Taylor

1962 - 2015

Anthony Scott Taylor obituary, 1962-2015, Pittsfield, MA

Anthony Scott Taylor

1962 - 2015

BORN

1962

DIED

2015

Anthony Taylor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 22, 2015.
PITTSFIELD – Anthony Scott Taylor, 53, of 60 Winter Street, passed unexpectedly at home on November 16, 2015. Born on September 2, 1962 in Trenton, New Jersey the son of the late Carol A. Taylor and Wilmer L. Johnson of Washington, D.C., who resides in Detroit MI, he attended school in Michigan. He decided in his early 20's to pursue a career in culinary arts. In 1989, he met Crystal Ortiz and immediately they fell in love. At the time of his death Anthony was employed as a Chef at the Crown Plaza and Hotel on North. He enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with his family. Anthony was affectionately known as a "Grand Pop to Everyone." Anthony is survived by his wife of 26 years Crystal D. (Ortiz) Taylor of Pittsfield; his daughters; Tieshawna M. Ortiz of Pittsfield, Shagail A. Johnson of Knoxville, TN., and Carol A. Ortiz of Pittsfield, his sons; Anthony S. Johnson of Detroit, MI., Donjaron I. Ortiz of Pittsfield, Dyvon A. Ortiz of Pittsfield, Trevon A. Taylor of Pittsfield and Trevor E. Taylor also of Pittsfield, his sisters; Angela L. Johnson of Pittsfield, Annette C. Johnson of Pittsfield, Davetta M. Johnson of Albany, GA., Erica Johnson of Detroit, MI., Barbra Ghant of Saginaw, MI, and Trina G. Hill of PA., his brothers; Raheem R. Johnson of Pittsfield, Wilmer L. Johnson Jr. of Detroit, MI. and Eric D. Shuman of Pittsfield; his grandchildren; Hezekiah R. Scott of Pittsfield, Crystal B. Ortiz-Style of Pittsfield, Nevaeh D. Taliaferro of Pittsfield, and Katelin Johnson of Detroit, MI., he also leaves behind his nieces and nephews Anthony Scott Johnson, Stephanie Vil, Garrett Johnson, Wayne Johnson, Paul Ewan Jr, Patrick Ewan, Gary Todd, Raiyne Todd, Niasia Johnson, Eric Shuman Jr, Sha'ron Shuman, Sebastian Shuman, Cedrick David, Richard David, Jerrie Ghant, Ericka Hill, Lashon Hasker, Lamont, Moneja Stovall, Corey Johnson, Artie Stevens, LaDorya Green, Inajah, Paris, Qwan, Andrea, Renasha, Audreyanna, Carnessa, Dontez, Dewayne, Charmel, and Charda... Also a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him very much. To the one Aunt that truly I mean truly drove him crazy with her mouth, but loved him to pieces Aunt Terry. To Anthony: "Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not, Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; It's about learning to dance in the rain." We all know that you're home, in a better place. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Memorial Service will be held for Anthony at The Crown Plaza on Monday, November 23rd, 2015 from 11am to 6pm located at 1 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Anthony's memory to Crystal Taylor to assist with funeral expenses, in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

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18 Entries

Eric Shuman

October 28, 2016

I am still in disbelief. I miss our conversations about nothing. I love you brother and miss you very much! So many regrets it seems unbearable sometimes.

Tell Mommy I said hi!

Eddie Rivera

December 3, 2015

Sorry for your loss, he will be missed......

November 29, 2015

Rest in peace brother

Christina Pringle

November 29, 2015

Very sorry for your loss Angela and Raheem. Sending love and prayers to you both and your brother's whole family.

November 26, 2015

Rest easy

kathy Trenton

November 25, 2015

Sorry forvur lost hangbin n b strong

me and Aunt Joan

Leroy Dorsey

November 25, 2015

I will miss you Cuz. RIP

Lorraine Wilcox

November 25, 2015

You will b greatly missed.

Sarah & Anthony

November 25, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss Uncle Eric and Aunt Charlotte! He is with you everyday! Love Anthony and Sarah

Brenda And David McCartney

November 25, 2015

You Will Forever Be Missed! Little El Looked At You Like A Second Father.. R.I.P. #TONYS WORLD

Kelly O

November 25, 2015

So saddened to hear of this news , will miss your smile and quirky sense of humor , rest peacefully , we will not forget you

Tieshawna Ortiz

November 25, 2015

Since you been gone
All kinds of things went wrong
My head aches...
My hands shakes....
My eyes leaks....
and my heart is out of beat
This pain....
This wound is JUST DEEP
For any TIME to heal
it feels like my soul
was ripped from me and killed
November will never be the same
That night you left us
Brought on so much pain
Rage and Anger is building up inside
But I know this isn't the RIGHT time
I know your FLYING HIGH
The more I think about it
The more I cry......
I know your in a BETTER PLACE
it just sucks cuz I cant see your face
But every night I say a prayer
In your grace
I love you so much DADDY
So with this being said......
Go with the LORD
And rest your head
RIP SUPERMAN

lewis alexander

November 24, 2015

I,LL MISS YOU MY FRIEND REST IN PEACE.

Carlos H.

November 24, 2015

May you find eternal rest "Big Tony" The line will never be the same with out your wisdom.

keith mungin

November 23, 2015

keith and ava mungin

you will truely be missed ..

John Ryan

November 23, 2015

R.I.P. Tony. Miss you my brother.

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