John Earl Taylor Jr., 58, of Florida, formerly Melrose

John Earl Taylor Jr. of Juno Beach, Fla., formerly of Melrose, died March 13 of a heart attack. He was 58.

He was born and raised in Melrose and spent the past 10 years living in Juno Beach, Fla.

Mr. Taylor enjoyed flying, fishing and boating.

He is survived by his wife for 24 years, Karen (Moussette); his mother Marie; six sisters, Brenda Salvati of Wakefield, Marie Rennie of North Andover, Diane Fuqua of West Hills, Calif., Paula Ciroli and Susan Castelli of North Providence, R.I., and Karen Keevers of Smithfield, R.I.; and 10 nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Gately Funeral Home, Melrose.