Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Patrick Edward Taylor, Sr.
(November 5, 1950 – February 20, 2024)
Akron-born Blues musician and proud Irish American Patrick “Paddy” Taylor passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2024, at the age of 73. Paddy was born in Akron, Ohio on November 5th, 1950, to Floyd and Marilyn Taylor.
A Wildcat graduate of Central High School in Akron in 1968, he went on to play music with The Business Blues Band, Fergie and the Bog Dogs, the Akron Ceili Band, and the Deep South Akron All-Stars, while working at various jobs in construction and retail sales.
Known as Paddy in the Irish American Community and long- time member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Akron, he formed the Akron Celtic Guards Hurling and Camogie Club in 2003 and could be found proudly sporting a Cork GAA Jersey at any event.
Paddy was preceded in death by his parents, brother Thomas, sister Lorene, and grandchild Reed. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deborah, his children Ann (Kevin) Verde, Alyssa Taylor, Tara (Todd) Compher, and Patrick (Coleen) Taylor, and his grandchildren, Aidan, Ben, Grace, Rory, Dylan, and Maddox.
He is also survived by his brothers Lawrence, Michael, and Paul, and the many friends that he has made along the way.
The family would like to thank University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and the Acute Palliative Care Unit at Summa Hospital in Akron for their compassionate care throughout Dad’s battle and for providing comfort in his final days. Also, many thanks to Fr. Chris and the other priests, deacons, and prayers that comforted Dad in his time of need.
Instead of flowers, it would be Dad’s wish to support live music – go see a show, concert, musical, or anything else that supports live music and the arts.
We love you, Dad. Give ‘em the blizzard!
*Obituary courtesy of Dunn-Quigley Funeral Homes
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