TAYLOR, Anthony Shane, 18, of Wheeling, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at home.
Anthony was born May 12, 1990 in Wheeling. He was attending West Virginia Northern Community College; a member of the New Life United Methodist Church; and employed at Silver Chopsticks Restaurant, Wheeling.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Kathryn Izso.
Anthony is survived by his mother, Michelle Izso Frangopoulos of Wheeling; his father, Gary Taylor and his wife, Katrina of Wheeling; maternal grandfather, Mike Izso of Shadyside, Ohio; paternal grandparents, G. Daniel and Suzette Taylor of Wheeling; a brother, Nioti Frangopoulos; a sister, Jennah Taylor; a step-sister, Chelsie Hickman; and several loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, Wednesday at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where funeral services will be held at 11 am, Thursday, October 16, 2008, with the Rev. Keith Forkey officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New Life United Methodist Church, 115 S. Broadway Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.
.. too many to name i cant believe hes gone i know hes here i listen to bright eyes everyday and i love him like a brother. there was a huge bond between him dalton,cory, and myself but we lost touch for a year but ill never forget it i cant it was my childhood. im going to sing to him and i dont care who cares i love you
1. GOD BLESS MICHELLE
2. GOD BLESS NIOTI
3. GOD BLESS GRANNY IZSO
4. GOD BLESS MIKE IZSO
5. GOD BLESS MISSI IZSOTHOMPSON
6. GOD BLESS AUNT JULIE, AUNT MARG,CONN,FROG
7. GOD BLESS ANTHONY’S STEP DAD STAN
8. GOD BLESS JOHN W.
9. MOST OF ALL PLEASE GOD BLESS ANTHONY SHANE TAYLOR
Anothony was such a beautiful person. He could light up the room in an instant, & put a smile on your face no matter what the situation. He will be greatly missed. <3
We love you!
Anthony had a way of making people laugh ever since I can remember. Even back in elementary school he always helped me to crack a smile. As we went through school we started hanging out with different people and didn’t see each other as much. But when I did run into Anthony he always had a way to make me laugh. That is the one thing I will always remember about Anthony, he always smiled and made you smile with him. My condolences to all of his family. -Stephen D’Angelo
Anthony I’m going to miss you so much.. You always knew how to make my day a million times better. It’s hurts me that you had to go so soon! I will always love you babe!
Anthony Shane Taylor was one of the most amazing individuals I have ever met. I was truly blessed to have known him. He was always full of life and gave off such an amazing energy. He accepted everyone for who they were and was never too quick to judge. I always looked to him for that smile of his, that’s all it took to brighten my day. He was a beautiful person inside and out and left quite an impression on everyone he knew. He will be remembered always and loved for an eternity. To his family, I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. Please remember, he may not be here in body, but he will be looking down on us all, as our guardian angel. I love you Anthony. never forget-
Anthony Taylor. You were here for my best high school years and so much more. We were just frivolous together in about everything we did.
We were together at Park. I laugh at when you made me laugh to the point that water came from my nose. I relive the moment as I stare at a picture taken of you and Ashley at my house for prom.
Some of our haunts were Wheeling Coffee Shop which partly became our home, and local shows where love literally hurt and no one cared. All that we cared about was us together. Of course, you were at the pool parties I threw practically every saturday for a whole summer with all of the old gang surrounding us. It was a beautiful time in our lives and I am so very thankful that you were there to share these times with me.
I am hurt to know that I missed out on the last few months of your life, but immersed in the thought that you get to see what is next. With my heart of hearts I hope you become the beautiful light that was bestowed in you all along. Congratulations, the energizing charm that everyone enjoyed about you is all that you are now. What you, and all human beings were meant to be. It must be an invigorating feeling, and I am so very grateful to join you some day!
Angel, keep all of us in your heart! You, me and Sink Florida Sink. The song has a more profound meaning than ever for me.
Peace, and all my love to you, your family and us friends, your other family. Thank you for bringing us together. I love you Anthony Taylor. I love you so very very much.
Anthony was a friend to many, there wasn’t ever a day I saw him that he didn’t have a smile on his face. He always knew how to make bad days better and could make anyone smile at any given time. We weren’t really as close after we went to high school, but even just seeing Anthony could make me happy. He was a great person and will be missed dearly. My sympathy goes out to his friends and family. R.I.P Anthony <3 Only the good die young.
- Megan Armstrong
Anthony was always a great friend to me. Not only a friend but was considered family by me and my family.I always looked up to him growing up.He was a really close friend and I always have and to this day still will refer to him as my cousin.I just want it to be known that my heart and prayers go out to his friends and family and that he may Rest In Peace til we meet again one day.God bless your soul.
anthony was my closest friend for almost 3 years, we had some AMAZING times together that I’ll never forget. He’ll always be aprt of my heart, he always had a smile on his face.
I’ll always remember him as the kid that didn’t care what anyone thought about him as he was singing and dancing up the sidewalk.
To Gary and Michelle, I’m so sorry about your loss. I can;t even begin to describe how hard it must be for you, i met you guys one time and i know form that one time seeing the way Anthony was around you that he loved you guys more than anything, and i know he’ll alway be watching over you guys, stay strong.
<3 Amber Piko
Anthony was one of the funniest people I have ever met. I remember the first time I met him in middle school. He always had me in stitches, no matter the circumstance. When he was smiling, you were smiling. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers to al his family-
Anthony was one of the most fun-loving people i have ever met. He will truly be missed by everyone. He touched everyone, because he was the type of person who gave everyone a chance no matter who you were. Every one loves you Anthony.
Anthony was one of the most sincere and vibrant people I’ve ever met. His joy and passion were litterally contagious. You couldn’t not have a good time when he was around.
He was simply amazing.
Anthony was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. He had the perfect smile to cheer anyones day up. We will miss you Anthony. We love you.
Anthony was such a great person. Him and I didn’t hang out too much but we had classes together throughout high school and he always found a way to make class so much more interesting and fun. He will missed greatly.
-Anna Kohler
Anthony was truely one of the most amazing people I have ever met. During his senior year at Park, we had a class together, and he always made me laugh. He could brighten any room and cheer anyone up. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Anthony. For all of his family and good friends, I’m sorry for your loss.
Anthony was truly a warm hearted person. Since the time I met him back in middle school he always had a smile on his face. He had so many friends throughout the years, all different, but we all shared one thing in common, our love and respect for Anthony. He always knew how to make you smile no matter what the situation. He never forgot a friend and always was there for you. I remember driving him home after play practice, we would always talk, even if it was about nothing important we would always end up laughing. I will always miss you Anthony, you were a great person, you will always be remembered. I wish I could of said goodbye. My heart goes out to all the family members of Anthony and all of his friends.
Love always,
Kayla Hudimac
Anthony will always be the little guy playing in our backyard to us. You are in out prayers.
Anthony will never be forgotten. Young and old. Friends and family. I would have never expected him to die this early. He is in a better place but its such a shock. I remember when we were little running around like any other little kids do with their cousins. This all doesn’t seem real at all to me. I can’t believe this is really happening. When I found out i thought i was dreaming. I kinda wish i was. : I regret not talking to him as much as we got older. I wish i would have.
Anthony–
You know you left this world too early, but you certainly didn’t fail to mark the hearts of many with your lighthearted spirit and always-beaming smile. Everyone that has met and encountered you will undoubtedly carry you so close throughout the rest of their lives. Your soul will not fail to pour into your peers and radiate unconditionally.
Thank you for the enthusiastic smiles and fanatical times we had the opportunity to be a part of.
Love surrounds you and your gratitude is felt wholeheartedly throughout the community.
Thank you for another wonderful life being lived.
Anthony,
I remember in the 9th grade when we first met. We instantly clicked and shared many laughs and memories. From the time we dressed up and posed as M&Ms in the windows of Times Sqaure, to the treasured videos of the Winnie Cooper stories. You will never be forgotten and you will always remain in my heart. I hope someday we will get to see each other again, but as for now, no matter what is or isn’t said, you will always be on someone’s mind.
Rest In Peace Anthony Shane Taylor
Anthony,
There are so many things that I could say about you. Lunch was amazing, hanging out and drinking coffee and cigs was great. You always had that way of making things better no matter how bad the situation. I’ll never be able to forget that beautiful face of yours, and the random faces too. I hope you rest in peace. You’ll always be in my memories and my thoughts. I just wish we coulve hung out more before you went to the better place youre in now. I love you Anthony, and you will NEVER be forgotten.
Anthony,
I cant even find the words to say. You were so amazing.I remember being in middle school going to the dances and you and Kourtaney Mayfield telling me to “drop it like its hot”..lol..you were loved by so many people.I know your in a better place now.My deepest sympathy goes to your family and friends. I will miss you Anthony and I know i’ll see you again but until then R.I.P. and I LOVE YOU!!!!
-Roddrika McGhee
Anthony,
We miss and love you more than you can ever know. You were so dear to both of us. Our lives are forever changed in so many ways. Hopefully now you can see how our hearts hurt for your family. Everyday the thought of you not being here becomes more real. But the wonderful memories of your smile and spirit remind us that we live everyday for the love of life and of you.
We love you forever!
Anthony, I don’t even know what to say. You didn’t deserve this. You were one of the greatest people I know and could always cheer me up no matter how horrible i felt. I love you and miss you terribly.
Anthony, you were like a brother to me. We had sooo many great times together I remember how you came up to my pool and swam and how we always would go outside and I still can hear your laugh and your voice. You were always a great person to be around and I am going to misss you so very very much and I will never forget you because you will always be in my heart forever and ever.
anthony.. you’ll always be loved and never forgotton. you’ll always be in our heart! This is unbelievable that god could take someone to caring and so loving away from us!
Anthony… We didn’t talk that much.. But the times we did, you had me smiling non-stop. You amazed me. I loved doing our modeling pictures when you were dressed as a drunken fairy. Aha, you always knew how to make everyone laugh, and you didn’t care what anyone thought. And I remember another time when you were chasing me and my friends around just being so stupid and cute.. I wish we could’ve spent more time together. I’m gonna miss seeing you around… But it’s ok, because I know you’re always gonna have that cute smile on your face as you’re looking down from heaven. I loved the person you were and you’ll always be in my heart…. Rip Anthony <3333
Dan, Suzette & Gary,
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. Anthony was a great child. May God be with you to help you through this very difficult time. Hang in there. We will all be praying for your entire family.
Danny and Sue,
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandson, Shane Taylor. I apologize for not making it to the funeral home. I understand how difficult it is to lose someone you love and especially young ones. I pray that you find peace within the tragedy.
George Yoho
DEAR GARY AND FAMILY: I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE, MAY THE LORD GUIDE YOU TO PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING, KNOW THAT THERE IS A PLAN FOR YOUR SON,AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER THE TAYLORS DOWN SOUTH
Dear Gary, Katrina & family,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers through the days ahead. I truly understand your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Mary Karrasch Smith
DEAR MICHELLE AND GARY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU GUYS AND YOUR FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS
LOVE CHRISTINE AND MIKE
Dear Michelle and Nioti,
We wanted to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are always here to offer support and care. Please let us know what we can do to help. We will gladly do what we can. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
With love and sympathy,
The Penhos family,
Matt, Melissa, Anna, Ella and Mary-Elizabeth 51 Oakland Avenue
Dear Michelle, Nioti and family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Anthony and we can only imagine the heartbreak you feel. Anthony will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Dear Michelle, There are nowordsto express my deep sorrow for your tremendous loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I spoke with Pam Smith and we are here for you. You have a wnderful support system of friends, please let us be there for you. One of thehardest things for me to do when Dick passed away was to let others into my pain. We are private people , but from experience, you cannot do it alone. Your friends will let you be who you need to be and weep and mourn when you need to do so. We love you and pray that God will carry you in his arms during this most difficut time. My Love and Prayers, Diane.
Family and Friends,
Anthony was like a little brother to me. He was one of my boys and I always looked out for him, and he did the same in return. He could make me laugh when I didn’t even want to smile and I could never stay mad at him. There will never be anyone like Anthony, but I think that each and every one of us already knows that. He was always smiling and having fun. He used to steal my camera and take rediculous pictures, which now I will cherish forever, and remember the good times we had. My heart goes out to his family and everyone close to him. I love you Anthony Shane Taylor, Rest in Peace.
From the moment I met Anthony at Steenrod Elementary, he has always put a smile on my face. I wish we would have been as close in high school as we used to be, but still, every time I saw him in the hallways at school or at Silver Chopsticks he greeted me with a hug and a big smile. I will miss him so much, but I will always remember the great times we had. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
<3
From what I knew of Anthony, he always had a smile on his face and knew how to transfer that smile to everyone else around him. Anthony would always come over to Dairy Queen on his breaks from work, and he would light up my day even when I was ready to go home from work. He always would make jokes and ask how his Dairy Queens were. Anthony is and always will be greatly missed. I will always remember him running across the street from Silver Chopsticks, and me, just smiling before he even got there!
Gary,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family in this
time of sadness.
Charlie Tamburin
Gary, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to Make it through. God Bless Matt Jones
Gary, Katrina, Dan and Suzette,
We are very sorry to hear about your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless Anthony and help you get through this difficult time. -Chad
Gary, my heartfelt condolences. May God be with you and your family.
Rick & Steph
George & Suzette
I havent seen both you for a long time. I heard the tragic news of the loss of your grandson. I am deeply sorry and may God be with the Taylor family at this difficult time in their lives. Take Care
Hey GT, I do not know what to say. I can only offer my condolences and say a prayer for you and your family. God bless!
I can’t believe Anthony is gone. He was very nice, funny, and an amazing person. It was always a joy being around him. I want to give my sympothy to his family and other friends as well. If anyone needs anything, let me know.
Miss You Anthony
You will be in my heart forever..
Aaron Hammond
I can’t figure out how to express this in any other way besides I miss him. I miss him more everyday.
I could sit here and talk about how wonderful anthony was, or one of the many memories we shared. But it just could never describe how much I miss the boy. I just cant forget about the way he talked, the most random things he talked about, his stance and compassion for just about everyone, the fact that he couldnt keep a secret for the life of him : …
There was just no way when we were together there was going to be a quiet sentence in the room.
I just wish that i had more time with him. I always felt safer with him around the group because i knew he felt the same way that i did, “lets just hang out, and have a good time, and quit worrying about all the drama.”
All I have to say is that his number will never leave my phone, and I will always expect to see him walking down oakland ave from the bus to talk to me on my front steps for hours.
He will always be my Tony.
<33
I didn’t know Anthony like other people, but I have hungout with him on more than one occasion, and those were always great times.
I’ll miss you buddy.
<3
I hardly knew Anthony, in fact, I’d only talked to him a few times. But that was surely enough for me to realize what a great spirit he had, and how much he had to offer to the world. We rode the afternoon bus together everyday of my freshman year. I go to Central, and I transferred buses at Park. I started off the year listening to my iPod on the ride home, but soon after meeting Anthony I started to just sit there and listen to him talk instead. He always knew how to make the entire bus laugh, and he had a way of brightening up everyone’s day. I really wish I had gotten to know him better, but I still miss him and his smile. I know what it’s like to lose a loved one. Stay strong, keep your head up high, and know Anthony is in good hands now.