Hello, I am so sorry for his passing. 
He was and is a very kind, talented and humble person. Knew him through mutual friends, and working out at the YMCA, was shy at first, but once you get to know him, he talks forever. Years passed, but caught up a while back, told me was a Father now with a beautiful daughter .   
It was a shock, when Johnathan informed me after seeing my 2024 Facebook birthday greeting to him. 
Rest in peace, my friend.

Hi Judy.... I just get this sad news from Gwen....my deepest condolence to you and your family... May his soul Rest In Peace

This is a favorite pic of Tai and our son Matt Kuhns - it was a great remembrance today and tribute to our friend gone too soon.  Rest in peace Tai Ri La.  Gary & Debbie Kuhns

Tai is part of so many of my happy memories of living in Sarasota.  He made me laugh till I couldn't breathe when times were good and cheered me up when times were hard.  Showed me how to snorkel.  Was always a friend.  

Rest in peace, Tai.  

We are sorry and hold all of you in our hearts.      May God give you peace.   The Sotolongo Family

Tai was a gentleman, with a big heart, and he was a good friend. I have many fond memories of our long coffee chats. He loved to discuss all kinds of things and always threw in some teasing! I will miss him.

It is hard to believe that you are not with us anymore.  I miss you my dear nephew - Tai
Rest in peace. 

Aunt
Lynn


I am so heartbroken and sad. Tai was a wonderful caring man. He did a lot of work for me and throughout we had personal conversations. He talked about his daughter and you could just feel his  love of her in his voice. I so enjoyed our talks. And what a talented craftsman. He could do anything. I will have a part of him in the beautiful work he’s done in my house. I will really miss him. 

Tai was a great friend during my late teens/early twenties. He always made me laugh with his corny jokes. Prayers for his family and friends. 

I feel privileged to have known such a nice and talented young man.  Our friendship over the years was mostly through working together on many wonderful projects, and  in that time I got to know a pretty incredible soul. He is sadly missed. 💔


 You may have been our little brother but you were always our rock.. We love you so much so much. ❤️ 

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Tai Ri La

January 23, 1980 – March 31, 2023

Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

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