Mr. Taft was a retired Ford Auto Worker.
He was the husband of the late Shirley E. (Willett) Taft; son of the late Martin and Sylvia Taft; brother of Vern (Doris) Taft and the late Earl M. Taft; and brother-in-law of Gladys Taft.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo or the First Congregational Church, North Collins.
Arrangements were by the Wentland Funeral Home, North Collins.