"My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the McTaw family. I recently learned of Pops passing from another Brockport Teammate when I was told of Coach Panaggio's passing. Pops was not only a great ball player but he was equally as great a teammate. I can only shake my head as I think back on some of the athletic feats he could perform and of his uncanny ability to defuse some very intense moments during practice & games with that grin and a couple of well timed comments! Rest in Peace Pop! "
In loving memory of
Monroe McTaw, Jr.
September 20, 1951 - December 14, 2018
Passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at 67 years of age in Atlanta, Georgia after a long battle with heart failure. He is predeceased in death by his father, Monroe McTaw, mother, Agnes McTaw and brother, Darrell. He leaves to mourn, wife, Marilyn; children, Chataqua McTaw of Rochester, Iesha (Cordell) Cooper of SC, Morena (Jeffery) Davis of Long Island, Marques (Christine), James, Jerren and Karwyn McTaw all of Rochester, NY; grands, Tytiauna Jones, Tarquin Caldwell, Tayauna Kinchen, Ajanae Tillmon, Aurieona Clay, Eric Clay, Darrius McTaw, David Lockworth 3rd, Xzavier, Ma'niayah, Milan, Meghan, Marques Jr. McTaw, Ja'myah Sanders and Jonah McTaw; Great-grands, Kaelani Freeman, David Johnson, Zah'nylia Clay, Anyiaa Traynum, Ayden Clay; sisters, Althea /Linny (David) Lucas of Rochester, NY and Darlene (Verdell) Lane of Lawrenceville, GA; nieces, Dana (Matthieu) Nenneau, Keisha Lane-Smith, Courtney (Jeremy) Jensen, Dionna McTaw; nephews, Derrick (Lynn) Lucas, Doni (Melissa) Lucas, aunts, Venice (Earlita) Morrison, Gwendolyn Kiner, uncle, Reuben Williams. Special friends, Monica, Brandon and Christopher (Camethia) Rosier of Covington, Ga.
Monroe's visitation will be Saturday, January 12, 2019, 1-2 pm followed by a memorial celebration of life from 2-5pm at Bartolomeo Perotto Funeral Home (1411 Vintage Lane, between 390 Long Pond Rd)
Monroe was born on September 20, 1951 in Coleman, Florida. Monroe grew up in Rochester and attended Ben Franklin HS where his team won the Section V championship in 1970. He was also a member of SUNY Brockport's Golden Eagles 1974-75 Div III Final Four Team and played with The Rochester Zeniths from 1978-81. He loved children and coached several Pop Warner sports. He also enjoyed playing in many of the "Old-Timers" games in the city with ex-teammates. His friends were friends for life. He will be remembered by many as the 6'8" gentle giant that he was.
He moved to Florida in 2004 to take care of his mother, eventually moving to Covington, Ga. where he had the opportunity to pursue his other passion; cooking. His last job before retiring was as a chef at Emory College. He had recently received a heart pump at Piedmont's Heart Clinic but unfortunately it wasn't able to save his life. He will be greatly missed.
Tributes
"On behalf of Coach Christensen and his family, we send our deepest condolences to the McTaw family. Coach Chris was very saddened to hear of Pop's passing. What a super athlete and mild mannered gentleman he was. I'm envisioning our Mom (Mrs. Chris) greeting him in heaven with open arms with God by her side. God Bless."
" "I will always remember the wonderful times we shared in high school. It was my privilege to play with such an outstanding athlete and basketball player. You will be missed." To the family of Monroe , you have my sincere condolences. "
"Chataqua, on behalf of your Benjamin Franklin c/o '88 classmates, wishing you and your family faith and understanding during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace. May God bless you. "
" I remember when we were small and every day after supper we would play "kick ball" in the alley way. POP was so tall every one wanted him on their team. We would say we got POP , WE GOT POP and he would say " my momma got me. I remember this after all these years. God Bless your soul Pop! You are loved. Also I remember my sister Gloria who was friends with his sister Linny learned that boys are stronger than girls one summer when he "slamed her on the ground":) Linette Breedlove Ellison"