Richard J. Taylan Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 15, 2026, at the age of 82, Richard J. Taylan of Hyde Park, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Abraham "Buddy" G. Taylan of Dingras and Angela Taylan (Donato) of Palermo. He is survived by: his sister Eleanor Koffler (Taylan); his wife Linda S. Taylan (Thien); his children, Justin R. Taylan and Lindsay M. Beever (Taylan); and his children-in-law, Aline Wilbert and Kevin Beever.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to listen to The Beatles' "In My Life" and support an educational endeavor or donate to a charity of their choice.
