Highland Lakes, NJ: Matthew Aaron Taylor, 34 years old, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born to Thomas M. and Kathleen L. Taylor in Suffern, NY, he has been a lifelong resident of Highland Lakes, NJ.
Matthew was a graduate of Vernon Twp. High School, Class of 2000 and
played soccer for the school. He was involved in all aspects of the high
school music program especially the Jazz Express. He worked in retail
and merchandising for many years. Matthew attained the rank of Eagle
Scout with Troop 404, Vernon, NJ, was an accomplished drummer and studied at the Drummers Collective in New York City, NY. His many hobbies included salt
water fishtanks, airsoft guns, flying drones and videogaming which he made
many worldwide friendships through. He was an avid fan of world class
soccer and a dedicated pet lover.
Matthew is the beloved son of Thomas M. and Kathleen L. Taylor of Highland Lakes, NJ. Devoted brother of Paul T. Taylor and his wife, Angela of Redlands, CA.
The family will receive their friends at Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94(1 Vanderhoof Court for GPS), Vernon, NJ on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 10 to 11 AM. Funeral service to commence at 11AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Vernon Twp., NJ.