Danny Charles Taylor, age 75, died March 3, 2022 of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Danny was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 17, 1947, son of Charles and Lileth Taylor, both now deceased. He grew up in Rockville, Connecticut, and attended Rockville schools. Danny enlisted in the United States Army in 1965, and was a surveyor of missile sites in Germany for three years. Danny attended the University of Connecticut and earned a B.A. in Business Administration. There he met his wife, Claire, and the two married in January of 1973. After passing the Certified Public Accountant exam, he joined the firm of Siskin and Shapiro, in Hartford, CT. for three years. He was later hired by the State of Connecticut Judicial Department, where he rose to the position of Director of Audit. He obtained a Master's Degree in Public Administration during this time. Danny was always active in sports and played softball on the Judicial team, led bowling leagues with his high scores, and enjoyed hiking and cycling. His years in Germany sparked a life-long interest in travel which he shared with his wife, traveling extensively to destinations in Europe, the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He particularly loved Provincetown, Cape Cod, and camped there for many years with his family. His warm smile (accented by the infamous mustache), quick sense of humor (especially known for his puns), and kindness towards all made him loved and appreciated by those who met him. In his last years at the Residence at South Windsor Farms his sincere appreciation, upbeat attitude, and ability to make others laugh endeared him to all. They loved "Dan the Man." He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Vernon, and served on the vestry. He was recently a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, South Windsor.
He was a selfless and loving dad to his children, and was the happiest when visiting with them. Dan was an avid train enthusiast. He had hundreds of books on the subject, and rode trains whenever possible, whether on Eurorail on a trip through France, or steam trains here in the U.S. He had a wide range of interests, including Art History, which he studied as a retiree at UCONN. Visiting hours will be held from 10 – 11 am on Tuesday, March 8th at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 to be followed by burial at Wapping Cemetery with full military honors. Donations can be made to the Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088, or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.