Randall J. "Randy" Taylor, age 58, of Glen Ellyn, passed away on Oct. 31, 2009 after a brief but intense battle with cancer, beloved husband for 34 years of Micky, nee Harrigan; loving father of Brendan and Kate; devoted son of the late Gordon and Frances; fond brother of Linda Taylor Howard; loving son-in-law of Jack and Rita Harrigan; and fond brother-in-law of many; uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a 30 year employee of JP Morgan Chase Bank. He was an intense competitor and never let life challenges get in his way. He really loved the outdoors and had a deep passion for the Fighting Irish. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. at the
Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10:30 a.m. with a gathering prior to at 10 a.m. at St. Petronille Catholic Church, Glen Ellyn. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. A luncheon to follow in the St. Petronille Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814, appreciated. Funeral information 630-469-0032.
Laura Webb (Brase)
Although I knew Randy in High School, I became to know him better as a member of the Class Reunion Committee. He was kind, witty, helpful, and most of all a genuine delite to be around.Previous to his diagnosis, Randy was very helpful to me by recommending specific medical professionals regarding a family matter that was eerily similar to what he himself faced months later. More importantly, he soothed my fears. Fortunately, my son's diagnosis was not as serious as anticipated; Randy was less fortunate. He remained steadfast through his treatment; I only wish the outcome would have been different. Thank you for your friendship.
Jack Richards
No whine...No complaining...No feeling sorry for whatever hand you may have been dealt! Any of his considerable success in business, as a husband and Dad, could have been predicted even in our childhood. Randy was one of those great souls whose life and philosophy of life was an on-going sermon that didn't need words. How blessed we are to have known him...and if we paid attention, how much better our own ability to deal with all of the changes and chances life sets before each one of us!For those with access to his Caring Bridge site, you will also be able to read one of the best tributes ever written by a spouse! Thank God, Micky and Randy found each other...what a great team!
Rest in peace, dear friend and teacher!
Cindy Zoellick (Fitzsimmons)
My thoughts and prayers go out to Randy's family. May you be blessed with all the wonderful memories you have and the time that he had with you.God Bless,
Cid Fitzsimmons
Gail Caseber (Homuth)
Since graduation, I have only seen Randy at reunions and am now so sorry I missed the last one. But in high school, I considered him to be my closest male friend. I was pretty shy in school, but never felt shy around Randy. I think he made everyone feel better about themselves. He was a joy to everyone who knew him, a true gentle man. Gail Caseber HomuthRick Waters (Crown '69)
We are fortunate to have a few positive role models in our lives. Someone you can look up to and admire as both a competitor and a friend. A person you can count on to do and say the right thing. I have spoke of Randy often to my kids as an example of someone who never let a slight inconvenience stop him from his goals. Let’s not remember the way he died but remember the way he lived. Randy filled the room with his smile and his wit. I am proud to say Randy was a friend. I will miss him but will never forget him.Rick Waters