In Memory of Henry "Hank" Taylor

Obituary

Henry "Hank" Taylor, 80, of New Hartford, NY and formerly of Morehead City, North Carolina passed into the loving arms of his Saviour, Jesus Christ, on April 9, 2020 at The Presbyterian Home in New Hartford with his devoted wife by his side following a decade’s long battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was born at home on July 30th in 1939 a son of Norman Taylor and Thelma Gillikin Taylor. He was educated at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson NC. He served in the United States Air Force 1961-1965 and was honorably discharged.  He married RoseMarie Bosco on August 20th, 1966 at St. Agnes Church in Utica NY. They met at Delta Lake through mutual friends while he was stationed at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome NY in 1964.  He was a Computer Specialist at General Electric for 28 years. He possessed a strong work ethic and set a good example for his children. He Retired in 1995.

Mr. Taylor was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford where he was baptized in 1980. He was also a member of The Sons of Italy and The Central New York Parkinson Support Group.

Hank was devoted to his family and always put them first. He loved spending time with them at the family's camp along the Black River in Boonville NY. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially wood working/carpentry and landscaping. He liked music, reading and watching movies. He grew up on the coast of North Carolina and loved the ocean so much that he spent 2 years in the Merchant Marines following High School graduation. Hank didn’t have an enemy in the world and all who knew him loved him.

He is survived by His Wife of 53 years, RoseMarie Taylor, Four Children Lisa Taylor Senk (Steven Senk) , Debra Taylor Porto (Christopher Hoch), David Taylor (Kelly Gaw), John Taylor (Jennifer Taylor) and a grandson Jacob Henry Taylor; Brother- in- Law Salvatore B. Bosco, sister-in-laws Marlena Bosco and Sandra Bosco, and nephews William Taylor Jr and Michael Taylor.  He was predeceased by His Father Norman Taylor, Mother Thelma Taylor, Brother William Taylor, Father-in-law Benjamin Bosco and Mother-in-law Philomena Bosco.

The family would like to thank Staff of the Presbyterian Home for providing Hank with loving, supportive care and becoming extended members of his family during his 9 year residency at the home.

The funeral will be scheduled at a later date at St. John the Evangelist Church on Oxford Rd New Hartford, NY. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. There are no calling hours
Friends may consider the Central New York Parkinson Support Group, Inc.

The world is diminished by his passing.

Arrangements are with Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, New Hartford.