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Jonathan Bushnell "Jon" TAIT
1969 - 2015
Jonathan Bushnell "Jon" TAIT
1969 - 2015
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Jonathan "Jon" Bushnell Tait, 46, a former resident of Austin, Texas passed away on September 5, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after a long battle with addiction. Jonathan was born on March 7, 1969 in Tallahassee, Florida.
He was predeceased by his father, David N. Tait, Sr., of Ridgewood, New Jersey and his sister, Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Tait of Austin, Texas. Jonathan is survived by his mother, Jane M. Tait and stepfather, Neil A. Williams of Georgetown, Texas, brother, David N. Tait and sister-in-law, Elisha Fontenot of Austin, Texas, three stepbrothers and one stepsister.
Jonathan attended the Saint Thomas Choir School for Boys, New York City, graduated from Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, New Jersey, attended Parsons School of Design, New York City and UT Austin. He was a talented musician and artist.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at Austin Memorial Cemetery on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Jonathan Bushnell Tait to Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712.
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September 23, 2015
My family met Jon when he was dating my cousin Mary Dolan. He immediately fit right in with his quick wittedness and great sense of humor and fun. Always up for anything. I will remember Jon and his easy smile and the fun times he shared with our family.
To Jon's family, I hope you can find some peace of mind as you remember Jon in the good times you've shared together. May he bring you comfort from above and guide you through the times that remain.
~With love
Elie MacLennan and Family
Lexington MA
Sue/Ted Gemoets
September 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
I read Uncle Tom's story, what wonderful memories for all of you.
Peace to each of you,
Sue (McKinney) and Ted Gemoets
September 20, 2015
Jane,
So sorry for your loss. Even though I did not have the chance to meet Jon, I know you held him close and will miss him terribly. My thoughts are with you and yours.
Janice
Jeff Williams
September 18, 2015
To Jane, Neil, Elisha, and David,
So sorry for your loss of a such a wonderful guy. Jon will be deeply missed.
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Bruce Williams
September 18, 2015
Shocked and deeply saddened, Bruce and I send warm, consoling hugs to Jane McKinney Tait-Williams, Neil Williams, and dear family. We know that sentiment alone can't ease your pain, but please know our hearts are earnest and sympathy genuine.
Tom McKinney
September 17, 2015
THE GOOD TIMES ARE NOT OVER FOR GOOD
I would like to tell everyone about a few of the best memories I shared with my nephew Jon Tait over the years. Fun memories included Wintertime visits to CT--- Ice skating at Notch Pond in Bolton, drinking hot chocolate and cooking Spam over the campfire.
Then in the Spring driving my old Plymouth thru the woods and spinning out.
When Jon was in high school he called me to say he was coming to New England with his buddies to a Grateful Dead Concert. He asked i
if they could camp out in our backyard. With rain and bad weather in the forecast the camp out ended up in my garage sleeping on old mattresses. With joking and kidding around all night a great time was had by all.
One Summer Jon stayed with us and got a part-time job at a local ice packaging plant. The workday started at 5:00 AM with cheeseburgers, Jon's favorite snack, on the breakfast menu.
Jon enjoyed partying, having fun and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Now Jon is in a happier place. And yes Jon......
THE GOOD TIMES ARE NOT OVER FOR GOOD
Uncle To
nancy begg
September 17, 2015
Saddened with our loss.
With love, Nancy
EK SMith
September 17, 2015
He was so much more then the addiction, he was a man you could trust, he was the go to guy, he was always there to help, and he was living in the wrong times... is it the addiction , or is it the lack of community we live in.... we will miss your vim and vigour, your humor, witty, sarcastic and dry.... and we will cry.... love to you RORY (13YRS old) and EK her Mother...Smith
Mike Antonelli
September 16, 2015
I will miss you my friend
Gail Kramer
September 16, 2015
I will always remember Jon as an incredibly compelling man. So smart and funny with an undertow of seriousness. He was a great companion and caretaker for his Dad, which I so admired.. My thoughts and love to David Jr. and Jane.
Susan Bushaw-Campbell
September 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Emma Jean & Family
September 16, 2015
Miss Jane and Family,
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. God has promised one day: They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.Isaiah 35:10, King James Version.
Jon will be missed.
Ashly Dunn
September 16, 2015
You were always entertaining, Jon. I love it that you ironed "the express way." Brilliant. By the way, I still have not read that Catch 22 book you gave me. Maybe I should. Love you. Rest in paradise.
Liz Moss
September 16, 2015
Each of you are being held close in our heart. Covering you up with God's amazing grace. Rest in paradise sweet, brilliant angel. XOXOXO
Evan, Rachel, and Jonas Adams
September 16, 2015
In memory of a really great guy. You will be missed, Jon Boy.
Nashville, TN in 2000
Elisha Fontenot
September 16, 2015
We love you, Jon. We hope you are free from your pain, and know that we will think of you often. Your dry sense of humor and intense intelligence will be missed! We wish you peace in eternity.
Brendan Moran
September 16, 2015
Rest in peace old friend..
EK SMith
September 11, 2015
Love you Jon.....Hugs forever...Love EK and Rory Smith
Krisi Wing
September 9, 2015
Thinking of your laugh & smile all the way back to Ridge School.
God Bless and Rest in Peace.
William Kennedy
September 9, 2015
Will always remember the good times we had on your front porch in Ridgewood and down here at the shore most recently. Safe travels my friend
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