Obituary of Albert E. Taylor

Albert E. (Al) Taylor passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, August 5, at Loretto, after a short illness. Al was predeceased by his wife, Jane and his mother, Mary and father, Frank, and a twin sister, Patricia. He is survived by two sons, Bill and Fr. Mike Taylor O.F.M Conv., his daughter-in-law, Kristi (Monson), and granddaughter, Shelby. Al retired from the Syracuse Fire Department in 1973, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and summers at his camp in Sandy Pond. Al was a member of St. Michael's and St. Peter's Parish, and was a strong parental figure in his family life. A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 10:30am on Monday, August 11, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 300 Valley Dr., Syracuse. Burial will be in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2 to 5pm on Sunday, August 10th at the Edward J. Ryan and Son Funeral Home, 3180 Bellevue Ave. Contributions in Al's name can be made to The Lourdes Volunteers, PO Box 3820, Syracuse, NY 13228 or www.LourdesVolunteers.org.