Martin "Marty" Tait

June 17, 1959 - September 5, 2020

Martin A. Tait “Marty”, of Grays Ferry, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020, at 5:33 pm. He was a proud United States Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Coral Sea. Born on June 17, 1959, to Harry and Marie (McKay) Tait. Marty was a retiree of the Carpenters Unions and the Bridge Maintenance Division for the City of Philadelphia. Marty had an enormous passion for life. His spirit was admired by everyone. He was an avid sports fan who deeply loved the City of Philadelphia. He was a proud Patriot that always defended everything he loved. Marty was also known for his quick wit, his infectious laugh, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He always said that his greatest accomplishment in his life was being a father to his best friend and son, he idolized him. He will be missed by his son, Martin E. Tait, and his loving companion Helen Jackson, beloved siblings Harry (Sue), Patricia "Patsy" (Charles) the late Rose Marie (Tony). He will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his pets Jack and Jill. All are invited to his visitation Thursday morning from 9:15 -11 am at St Gabriel Church at 29th & Dickinson St. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am. Burial private. Donations in his memory can be made to Our House Ministries, 1441 S. 29th St. Phila., PA 19146.