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Daniel Taggart

Daniel Taggart[1]

Male 1957 - 2023  (65 years)

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  • Name Daniel Taggart 
    Nickname Dan 
    Born 26 Jul 1957  Philadelphia, PA, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1 Apr 2023  Philadelphia, PA, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4553  Smithwick Family Tree
    Last Modified 19 Jul 2025 

    Father William James Taggart,   b. 4 May 1927, Philadelphia, PA, US Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1998, Philadelphia, PA, US Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Anna McCanney,   b. 1934,   d. 2018  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 10 Oct 1953  Philadelphia, PA, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1486  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
    Last Modified 19 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F3736  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Greta Ann Chicano,   b. Abt 1958,   d. 6 Apr 2018, Prospect Park, Philadelphia, PA, US Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Married Abt 1987 
    Children 
     1. Andrea Taggart,   b. Abt 1989,   d. Abt 1989  (Age 0 years)
     2. Living
     3. Living
    Last Modified 19 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F3739  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    1. [S894] Obituary - Daniel Taggart.
      Daniel T. Taggart "Dan" age 65 of Southwest Philadelphia passed away on April 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.

      Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan graduated from West Catholic High School.

      After graduation, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard proudly serving from 1979- 1984. He was also a member of the U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary.

      He retired from the U.S. Secret Service and formerly worked as Director of Security for the Philadelphia Spectrum, Game Day Security Director for the Philadelphia Eagles on game day and CSC Contemporary Services Corporation.

      After 911, Dan was employed as the Transportation Security Manager (TSM) for the US Department of Homeland Security.

      He also volunteered for Prospect Park Fire Company as Fire Police.

      He enjoyed playing the trumpet and formerly played in the band White Gold Dance Band.

      He is predeceased by his wife Greta Taggart

      Survivors: Loving father of Christopher (Kristin) Taggart and Ravae (Jeremy) Loper, grandfather of 2, brother of William Taggart and Susan Taggart and several nieces, nephews and friends.

      Funeral Service: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11am at McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home, 343 S. Chester Pike Glenolden, PA. 19036

      Viewing: Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 8:30- 11am at the funeral home.

      Burial: Private

      In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 would be appreciated.