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John Harvey Taylor, Jr.

September 4, 1943 ~ April 4, 2015 (age 71) 71 Years Old
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Message from Frank Partsch
April 17, 2015 6:38 PM
John's passing is a great loss to journalism and public life. What will be harder for me to accommodate is the quiet wisdom with which he conducted his friendships. I'll remember his way of saying, "So long" -- he often said "Be well." And one knew that he meant "well" in all respects -- healthy of mind and body, successful and content, productive and of good cheer. That's the kind of generous spirit he exuded.
Message from Spain. Elena
April 16, 2015 4:07 AM
I met him Three years algo or so. He seemed to me a happy person, all the time smiling and trying to make people to have fun. He told us stories and anecdotes. I agree with some of the statements of the obituary, in fact, cooked for him in some of the events he always was pleased to go. And he was also curious when i was cooking Spanish food. I really lament the loss and it will be strange to go this year again to USA without seeing him. Love for the family
Message from Bill and Joan Moore
April 14, 2015 12:13 PM
it was a pleasure to know and travel with John. With all the accolades that he has received, to me, his greatest achievement was as father to four wonderful children
Sincerely, Bill and Joan Moore
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A candle was lit by Jerry (Sallies '61) and Gina Kenney on April 13, 2015 4:25 PM
Message from Stephanie Hood
April 12, 2015 6:31 PM
Maria, so sorry for your loss. You and your beautiful family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you experience peace and comfort as you celebrate
John's life and his many accomplishments and contributions to Delaware. May you hold many wonderful memories in your heart. Bless you and yours. Stephanie Hood
Message from Arnie Sher Samson
April 11, 2015 6:57 PM
TENUI NEC DIMITTAM..."I've taken hold and won't let go"--latin motto of Salesianum "Sallies".
Arnie Sher Samson '59
Message from Fran Durbin
April 11, 2015 6:33 PM
Dearest Maria and Family, You were all so supportive of me when I "lost" my husband in an awful divorce, and I cannot be there with you now, and at a time infinitely far worse, and I am so so sorry. Maria, I have been wanting to contact you for ages, and I am so sorry this is the occasion that brings me to contact you. So so sorry. I cannot imagine what you are going through. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I loved John. I cannot believe he is gone.
Message from Loretta Kilby (Cochran)
April 11, 2015 10:21 AM
My condolences to you, Maria, and all your children on your great loss. I remember John as a baby and spent many hours playing with and caring for him and Mark. We will all miss him. Love and prayers are with all of you.
Message from Ed Pankowski Jr.
April 10, 2015 3:24 PM
John was a great man....who I grew to know as a friend of over 40 years..........his accomplishments over his career made our community better............and I am truly proud to have known him..........My Prayers to the entire Family.....May Peace be with you
Message from Priscilla Rakestraw
April 9, 2015 11:00 PM
To Maria and family.
Brother Ronald and the Ministry of Caring family send our prayers and heartfelt sympathies at this very sad time. Our community and state have lost a true leader. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort and may God's love give you strength.
Message from Ray Callahan
April 9, 2015 1:42 PM
John was one of the first students admitted to the MALS Program and I had the pleasure of having him in a seminar i conducted for the Program. He was a delight--smart, funny, intellectually adventurous and, needless to say, a fine writer. Working with him is one of my happy memories from that Program
Message from Barbara Crowell
April 8, 2015 8:35 PM
Dearest Maria,

I was so shocked and distressed to read about John. You must be beside yourself. My heart goes out to you. What a great man he was and what a moving force in our community he was! You have been an amazing couple.

Let others spoil you at this time. You have been so comforting to so many others in their times of trouble. Sadly, it is your time to be comforted now. Please let me know if there is anything you need.

With great affection,
Barbara
Message from Mark and Marsha Levin
April 8, 2015 12:53 PM
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of our neighbor. Prayers and condolences to you, Maria, and all who love John and grief his loss
Message from Mark and Marsha Levin
April 8, 2015 12:53 PM
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of our neighbor. Prayers and condolences to you, Maria, and all who love John and grief his loss
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A candle was lit by Yvette Santiago on April 8, 2015 12:52 PM
Message from Nancy Kimbro
April 8, 2015 11:14 AM
Maria, I know it's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life.
Love, Nancy
Message from Jim Luciano
April 8, 2015 8:10 AM
Very sorry about John's passing. We were classmates at Sallies and I followed his career from afar in the online NewsJournal. Rest in peace, John.
Message from Marian Young
April 7, 2015 11:19 PM
I met John in 2009 through a business organization. Not being from Delaware, I did not initially know about John's work and his legacy, but it was easy to see that everyone looked to him with respect. I admired his sharp analysis, wit, kindness and caring. John always had a smile and he always took the time to explain what he was thinking. My sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful man.

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