Richard P. Taylor
November 17, 1968 ~ September 17, 2015
Resided in:
Fremont, CA
Richard Preston Taylor (Unkyrich) who lived in Fremont, California for 26 years, died unexpectedly at age 46 on September 17, 2015. Rich was born at the Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois on November 17, 1968 to Colette La Greca Taylor and Stephen Taylor. He attended the University of Illinois, Champaign before moving to California. He worked at Musicland, Bunny Disc and NUMMI and then later attended Ohlone College in hopes of earning a degree in Psychology. He met Priscilla Rydell in 1992 and they were married on April 4, 1998. His greatest enjoyment came from gaming where he not only created games but influenced, encouraged and mentored many in the Bay Area gaming community. He was a founding member of the gaming group Good Omens. Rich also had a great love and an extremely eclectic taste in music. He is survived by his wife Priscilla, his Father, Reverend Mr. Stephen (Angie)Taylor, his mother Colette La Greca, his sister Carrie (Tom) Munson, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers & sisters in-laws, nieces and nephews. Family & friends are invited to the memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on September 28 at Niles Discovery Church 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA, reception to follow. Private committal. Memorial gifts may be given to the charity of your choice. Rich especially was interested in research in the areas of mental health and depression. See bergepappassmith.com to sign the guestbook.
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Rich was my brother of the heart. When I lived in CA, we spent so much time together. He ran games for me, introduced me to new music, always had an ear to listen, and was a really good guy. He and Cil came to my wedding and helped with my reception. He was there when I needed and wanted him to be. Once I moved to WA, the time we spent together was mostly online and it wasn’t nearly enough, but it was what we had. Every visit was a treasure. I have so many good memories, so many that I will always cherish. I”m grateful that I knew Rich and could call him friend. I will miss him for the rest of my days.
I love you, Rich.
Miss you Rich
Miss you immensely Rich. You always made time for me in my darkest hours and were able to get me to laugh. God speed.
So many things I would like to say, and all I can now say, I miss you more than I can truly say. Thank you for being my friend, thank you for being who you were.
So saddened and shocked to hear you are gone my friend. Sorry we couldn’t confuse the CSIs.
Priscilla, losing Rich so suddenly will be a heart ache that you may never fully recover from, but know that you are surrounded by friends and family that love and care about you. If there is anything I can do to comfort and help you get through this difficult time, please don’t hesitate to let me know. You and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. God rest his soul.
Priscilla, I am so sorry to learn of the sudden passing your husband, Rich. You are in my thought and prayers for the strength to get through this time of sorrow.
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Something that I have found to be of great comfort are the words of Jesus at John 5:28 “do not be amazed at this the hour is coming when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”. God has promised at Revelation 21:4 he will wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more. I hope you find comfort in these scriptural thoughts.
Love You sooooo Much Cil!!!! God has a very Special Place for Rich to wait for you! Uncle AL!