Born: December 08, 1965

Died: May 04, 2013

Services: In lieu of a Traditional Service everyone is welcome to join Joe's family for a memorial celebration of his life at 469 E. Liberty Street, Girard, Ohio on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 starting at 11:00 a.m. and continuing throughout the day.

Visitation: NONE

GIRARD-Joseph William Tait, 47, passed away early Saturday at his home due to unknown causes. Joe was born on December 8, 1965, in Struthers, the son of Alice Tait of Struthers, and the late Robert Tait. He graduated from Struthers High School and immediately following graduation he enlisted in the Army Reserves, where he served for 12 years. After completing his service, Joe enrolled and graduated from the New Castle School of Trades, where he went on to become employed by Coca Colas Enterprises for 18 years as a service technician. Joe was a loving husband and devoted father, who lived every day for his wife and kids. Generous and kind- hearted, he was the type of man who would go out of his way to help anyone at the drop of a dime. Joe's passion for sports led him to coach his children throughout their youth in various sports, including football and baseball, where he was known as (Mad Dog). He was a diehard Ohio State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan, as well as a NASCAR enthusiat. Joe is survived by his beautiful wife of 26 years, the former Teresa Herrick of Girard, and his sons, Joey, 24 of Akron and Tim, 21 of Cincinnati, as well as his older brother Robert,51, of Struthers. Joe's extended family,of in-laws, aunts and uncles, all loved him and will miss him. As generous as Joe was in life, his generosity continued after life, as he was an organ donor.

Memorials: Monetary donations in Joe's name can be mailed to: Joseph Tait Memorial Fund c/o Farmers National Bank 121 North State Street Girard, Ohio 44420

Cemetery: Lake Park Cemetery (Map)