JOSEPH W. TAYLOR, 76, of KEANSBURG, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Mr. Taylor was a member of Tecumseh Tribe #60, Order of the Red Men/Sons of Liberty and an avid local bowler. Born in Neptune, he was a longtime resident of the Jersey Shore. He was predeceased by his wife Linda May Taylor, by his son, Michael Taylor, by his mother and step father, Blanch and Fred Bennett and by his sister, Connie Bennett. Surviving are a son, Mark A. Taylor and a daughter, Meridith L. Taylor both of Keansburg, a brother, Fred Bennett, Sr., and his wife Pat of Neptune, two sisters, Judy and her husband, Bob, Matthews of Manasquan and Beverly Kiser of Jackson, his brothers-in-law, John E. May of Florida and Rev. Dr. Wayne E. May of Bradley Beach and four grandchildren. Friends may call on Thursday from 7-9 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove.