Philip P. Taylor
Philip P. Taylor, 80, of Lorain passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at
his home following a brief illness.
Mr. Taylor was born in Cleveland on September 7, 1929, the son of the
late Philip Joseph and Anna (nee Petersal) Jurica. He graduated from John
Adams High School in 1947, and Kent State University in 1951. While at
Kent State, he became the president of the ATO Fraternity and was voted the
most popular student on the campus of 5,000 students. He then attended and
graduated from Cleveland Retail Institute also in 1951.
He joined the United States Air Force and graduated from the USAF
Officer Candidate School in 1952. As a First Lieutenant in the Air Force, he
became a Judge Advocate holding military trials. He was appointed as deputy
chief of staff for Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton from 1953 to
1955. He held FBI clearance for top secret and war secret confidences as the
chief security officer at Wright Patterson.
Following his military service, he graduated from the Vale Technical
Institute of Blairsville, PA in 1956. He then returned to Lorain in 1957 to
West 38th Street with his wife Evelyn and raised his children, Scott and
Kelly. In 1960, he graduated from the Cleveland Marshall Law School. His
career as an attorney began with the firm of Keep & Schultz Attorneys with
offices above the Palace Theater. He continued his studies and received a
Juris Doctorate Degree in Law From Cleveland State University in 1969 and
was admitted to the United States Supreme Court in 1970.
He practiced law in Lorain for 50 years, the last 10 years of his
practice, with a specialty in bankruptcy. He retired in September 2008.
He was a a member of the Lorain County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar
Association, American Trial Lawyers Association and the Cleveland Metro Bar
Association.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his son, Scott and his personal secretary and
close friend for over 33 years, Patricia O'Keefe of Lorain.
Phil was especially fond of his annual vacations with his son, Scott
to their favorite Islands in the Carribean and the South Pacific. He enjoyed
traveling, car shows and unusual collectibles. He will be deeply missed by
all who depended daily on his insight, kindness and energy.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn
Taylor on May 3, 1973 and his daughter Kelly Ann Taylor on August 18, 1986.
His family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at the
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street,
Lorain, Ohio on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 4-7 pm.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9:30 AM in
the Church of St. Peter, 3501 Oberlin Ave., Lorain with Father Charles
Henkle as celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, with
full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.
CONDOLENCES
From: Mary Ann Tokmenko
Relation: Friend
Our family extends our deepest sympathy on
Phil's passing. Phil was an absolutely wonderful friend to us - giving
helpful advice, celebrating family milestones and representing the kids when
they got into their teenage jams. He was Mike's best friend, and we will
miss him very much. Phil was the most kind and generous person we have ever
known.
From: Mike Jarochovic, Mary Ann Tokmenko, Jesse Jarochovic, and Jan-Michael
Jarochovic
From: Brenda Yauger
Relation: Client
I just heard of Mr. Taylors passing today and wanted to express my deepest
sympathy to his family and friends. I was only a client of Mr. Taylors but
he did make a lasting impression on me. I will always remember his cheerful
demeanor and kindness.
Sincerely,
Brenda Yauger
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