Robert P. Taylor, Jr., 57 of West Deer Township, died suddenly Wednesday February 2, 2022 at UPMC Passavant, McCandless. He was born September 18, 1964 in McCandless to the late Robert P. Taylor, Sr. and Amy E. (Barngrover) Taylor of West Deer. Bob grew up in West Deer graduating from Deer Lakes High School in 1982. He served his country in the US Army specializing in electronic warfare. Bob moved to Connecticut, where he worked in the New England Carpenters Union, until he returned to West Deer in 2010. He then was a self-employed contractor operating his own business for the past 12 years. Bob enjoyed hunting, listening to music, riding his Harley, wood working and especially was looking forward to the birth of his new grandson. Bob was a hard worker and always put others before himself. His sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Survivors include his son Robert P. Taylor, III of Berlin, CT, his daughters Jenna L. (Erik) Bonant of Richland and Kayla (George) Noujaim of Plantsville, CT, grandchildren Joseph and Ryan, his Mom Amy E. (Barngrover) Taylor of West Deer, his sister Amy R. Taylor O’Connor of West Deer, his niece Courtney and his nephews Luke and Shaun.
Beside his father he was preceded in death by his sisters Beth A. Bertha and Laurie E. Austin.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be announced in the near future. Arrangements were entrusted to the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Township. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions should be sent to the West Deer Dog Shelter, 109 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024. View obituary online and leave condolences at www.siwicki-yanickofh.com.
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