Robert Taylor

Robert (Bobby) Taylor, 66, passed away suddenly, in Las Vegas on December 6, 2010 from complications after hip surgery. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to his high school sweetheart, Sandra (Tisei) and loving father to Deanne Taylor, PhD of New Jersey and Bryan Taylor of East Dennis, MA and proud grandfather of four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Robert was the son of the late Alfred(Bill) and Rachel Taylor of Somerville. Born in Somerville Bob became a legendary all star athlete, and played football, baseball and basketball for Somerville High School. He attended the University of Massachusetts and played freshman football there. While pitching for American Legion Post 19 he helped Somerville win the New England regional title and a berth in the Legion World Series in 1962. During his three years of Legion ball he hurled five no-hitters and 22 one-hitters. He once pitched two no-hit games in one day. Bob was signed to his first professional contract by the then Kansas City Athletics in 1963. His biggest thrill in baseball was hitting a home run in Burlington Iowa in 1963. After five years in professional baseball, Bob decided to follow his father's footsteps and become a master pipefitter and supervisor in the construction trade where he was involved in the construction of several Boston landmark buildings. He and his family lived in Saugus for 35 years before retiring to Las Vegas, where Bob enjoyed his many friends, and golfing, once getting two hole- in-ones in one month. There will be a Celebration of his life on Saturday. April, 23 from 1pm to 5 pm at the VFW Hall, 1012 Mystic Ave. Medford, MA. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Please feel free to share any memories of Bob at Legacy.com.