Chris Alan Taccone

Chris Alan Taccone, lovingly known as "Pooh", passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born with Down Syndrome on June 19, 1953 in Erie, PA, Chris was the son of the late Arthur Robert "Bob" and Dolores Theresa "Mum"/"Grandma" Taccone. He lived 66 years at the family home on Irene Dr. with his parents and six siblings.

As a young man, Chris attended a special needs school and later the Gertrude Barber Center. Chris' many passions included riding his bike (hands off the bars, feet off the pedals) up and down Irene Dr. and Cumberland Rd., playing his guitar and singing, bowling, boating, putt-putt golf, fishing, martial arts, coloring, raking leaves, vacuuming, dancing, watching John Wayne movies and listening to Elvis. Chris had the gift of gab and loved to entertain. If you weren't paying attention to one of his never-ending stories he bluntly said, "hey you! I'm talking to you". Never afraid to set you straight, he'd always tell you if you needed a haircut, not to swear, and remind you of your table manners. Some of his proudest moments were participating in the Special Olympics, bowling league, and Kung Fu. Above all else, Chris' true talent was bringing out the best in people. If you ever experienced his smile, you were truly lucky.

Chris' Rules to Live By:

Thank you Chris for all the laughter and happiness you brought into our lives. We love you.

Chris is survived by his siblings, Linda Daugherty (Donald), Deborah Shade (William), Russell Taccone (Sandra), and Lori Isabella (Paul); two aunts, Kathleen Bolla and Helen Bolla; 15 nieces and nephews, 26 great-nieces and nephews, and one great-great-nephew. He will forever be survived by Popeye, Fonzie and Daniel Boone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three of his siblings, Brenda, Mark and Gary Taccone.

Friends are invited to call at Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Road on Sunday, February 20th, from 2 to 5 pm and are invited to attend a Prayer Service and Time of Sharing there on Monday, February 21st, at 10:15 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 am at St. James R.C. Church, 2635 Buffalo Road. Interment will follow at St Gregory Cemetery, North East, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics Pennsylvania, 2570 Boulevard of the Generals, Suite 124, Norristown, PA 19403 or National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS), 1460 Renaissance Drive, Suite #102, Park Ridge, IL, 60068.

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