Chester 'Chet' Taylor, Jr. Obituary Chester L. 'Chet' Taylor, Jr., 81, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024. Born on June 28, 1942, in Norfolk, VA, he was a son of the late Chester Sr. and Frances (Poyner) Taylor. Chet grew up in Laurel, DE where he graduated from high school. He furthered his education graduating from Valley Forge Junior College followed by the University of Delaware. Chet proudly served in the US Army for two years before transitioning to the reserves for an additional five years. He then embarked on a successful career with Mobil Oil Corp. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to become a service station dealer in 1972, eventually co-founding Taylor Family Fuel and Mini Marts alongside his sons, ensuring his legacy in the business world. He married his high school sweetheart, Marsha (Littleton) Taylor, in 1965, and together they enjoyed 58 loving years of marriage. Their home was filled with joy and laughter provided by their two sons, Dwight, and Dennis and his wife Sara along with their cherished grandchildren Jessica, Grace, Olivia, and Paul. Chet is also survived by his sister, Linda McClure and her husband Claude. Chet was a member of Silver Creek Country Club for many years. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Kirkland Village Retirement Home, where he enjoyed playing bridge. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Kirkland Village, 1 Kirkland Village Cir, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Chets memory to the Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or to the American Red Cross, 964 Marcon Blvd # 220, Allentown, PA 18109. Services Memorial Service Wednesday June 19, 2024 11:00 AM Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, PA