Mr. Orlando Mario Taylor

***A FUNERAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. ORLANDO MARIO TAYLOR WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 AT THE OUR FUNERAL HOME. ***PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW. **MASKS AND HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST. _________________________________________ ***NOTE: The DVD Tribute will be available soon _________________________________________ Orlando Mario Taylor, age 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 61. He was born on January 25, 1964 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late H. Victor Taylor and Madge (Whaling) Taylor, the eleventh child of eleven children. He received his education in the Kalamazoo Public School system and graduates from Kalamazoo Central in the class of 1983. During the summers of 1981 and 1982 he worked for the Kalamazoo City summer program painting throughout the city. After graduating from high school in 1984, Orlando enlisted in the US Army. Due to a medical condition, he was discharged in 1984. Afterwards he obtained employment with the City of Kalamazoo. You may have seen him working in the city parks maintaining grounds, cutting grass or plowing snow. Orlando spent 30 years proudly servicing the City of Kalamazoo and mentoring fellow workers along the way. When work called day or night, he was there to work committed to servicing the City of Kalamazoo until retiring. Orlando was the father of four children. His first-born son, Montrell Taylor brought him great satisfaction in his life. After his eldest child his daughter Keoshi Taylor was born bringing more satisfaction. Orlando then met Heather (wife) and united in marriage, to this union his son Orlando Taylor Jr. and youngest daughter Olivia Taylor were born which completed his family. Orlando valued the importance of family and cherished his children. Orlando had a genuine kind sense of humor. He enjoyed reading the comic strips in the local newspaper and outings with family and close family friends. He enjoyed fishing, swimming and good music. He loved roller skating. You could catch him smooth rolling on the skating rinks floor with his brother Hector and close friend Ivory Joe. His favorite songs to skate to will always keep our memories holding him near to our hearts. Orlando was the uncle to many nephews and nieces who he shared lifelong memories and special bonds with. Orlando leaves to mourn and to celebrate his glorious life and treasured memories: son Montrell (Gretta)Taylor of Kalamazoo, MI, daughter Keoshi Taylor of Orlando, Florida, son Orlando Jr. Taylor of Kalamazoo, daughter Olivia Taylor of Kalamazoo, 7 grandchildren, Montaeja Taylor, Camilla Taylor, Montrell Taylor, Nihveah Cruz, Jhy’meir Wilkins, Mya Taylor, and Travonte Darby; two sisters Mildred Burch (Alfred); Anita Taylor two brothers Vincent Taylor (Lenore); Tico Taylor; and a host of many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his wife Heather, his parents H Victor and Madge Taylor, and 5 siblings. Orlando will be truly missed and forever in our hearts.

Mr. Orlando Mario Taylor

January 25, 1964 - April 13, 2025