Arlene M. Taylor (DeFilippo), 82, of Hallandale Beach FL, formerly of Charlestown, MA, died on May 24, 2020. Arlene leaves her beloved husband Bradlee A. Taylor (Brad) after 65 wonderful years of marriage. Devoted mother to Bradlee P. Taylor and wife Nancy of Amesbury, Darlene (Taylor) Dinardo of Everett, Matthew Taylor and partner Gary Lavertu of Braintree, and Maureen (Taylor) McCain of Everett. Nana Arlene was full of pride and joy of her grandchildren, Melissa, Justin and wife Tanya, Joseph, Liam, Lucas, Javone and Bradlee. She adored her great grandchildren, Brendon, Gianna, Anthony, Olive May, Logan, and Jordan, Isabella and Amberly. Born to Matthew and Blanche (Peters) DeFilippo, she leaves her brother Matthew (Butch), his wife Patricia (Pat), and sister-in-law Petch DeFilippo. She also leaves many treasured nieces and nephews. Arlene will join in eternal life, her parents, siblings Jean (Ciampa), Arthur (Bunny), Ronald (Ron), and granddaughter Melissa.

At their dream home in Florida, Arlene and Brad spent their retirement years living it up with family Joseph (Joe) and Roberta (Bobbi) Corkery, who have predeceased her, while hosting family and friends seeking refuge from the Northeast winter weather – Arlene was the “Hostess with the Mostess!” They also enjoyed summer visits with Boston family and friends, and Brad’s brothers Wesley (Wes) and wife Frances (Frani), Ronald (Ron) and wife Margaret (Peg), and Arlene’s brother Ron and wife Petch. Arlene was a social butterfly and cherished gatherings with her family and friends. She loved to dance, and lit up any room with lots of laughter.

A memorial celebration of her life will be scheduled with the date to be announced.