Born and raised in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late James. E. and Dora (Marchio) Taylor, Sr. Jim lived most of his life in Fairhaven, MA. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven and had served seven years in the United States Navy.
Jim was employed at Brittany Dyeing and Printing Corp. as their Vice President of Production for many years. He later worked as Maintenance Supervisor for Center School in Mattapoisett, MA. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed gardening, reading and woodworking.
In addition to his former wife, he is survived by his children, Kevin Taylor and his wife Stacy of Bristol, RI, Adam Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX, and Megan Taylor of Fairhaven, MA; a brother, John Taylor and his wife Anita of Swansea, MA; and seven grandchildren Bethany, Kaylee, Keira, Blake, Cannon, Beckett, and Bryce.
Arrangements are under the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, MA 02719, Monday, March 16, 2026 from 4-7PM. Burial at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne, MA will be private. For online tribute/directions: www.waring-sullivan.com.
