Teddy Taylor

Teddy Taylor, 81 of Old Bridge, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey. Born Saturday, October 31, 1942 in Staten Island, New York, Teddy was the son of Matthew and Doris Taylor Teddy was raised in the Dongan Hills section of Staten Island and was a graduate of New Dorp High School. Teddy graduated from the American Institute of Banking in 1967. He would further his education at Pace University. Teddy began his career at Chase Manhattan Bank in 1960 rising to Senior Vice President, retiring in 1992. He joined New York Community Bank (formerly Richmond County Savings Bank) in 1993 as a business Development officer, later advancing his career to Senior Vice President, Regional Executive. Teddy served on the Board of Directors for the Staten Island Mental Health Society for 20 years and became a Trustee for the advancement of Mental Health. He chaired the Annual Ball several times. Teddy also served on numerous charitable committees including the Staten Island Zoo and The NYBC. He chaired fundraising events for Saint John's University for many years. Through his role as Regional Executive, he has also supported many not-for-profit organizations including the Executive Director at the inception of the Staten Island EDC. Teddy would meet the love of his life on Staten Island. Norma 'Arlene' Bradley, who grew up on the same street. The couple would eventually marry, and start a family of their own on Staten Island, before settling in Old Bridge in 1974 to raise their children. Teddy enjoyed golfing and playing poker. He was a loving and caring family man who will be missed by all those that love him. Teddy was predeceased by his brother Thomas. Teddy is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Arlene, by his loving children, Matthew and his husband Lane Melcic, and Karen Wickham and her husband Bill, by his caring brother Matthew 'Nicky' and by his cherished grandchildren, Thomas, Ryan, and Jennifer. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service located at 3377 US Highway 9 Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Teddy Taylor

October 31, 1942 - November 5, 2023