Aaron Douglas Tadday passed away in his sleep unexpectedly on April 11, 2026, at the young age of 56, at his family home in San Carlos, California. He graduated from St. Charles Catholic Elementary School in San Carlos and then went onto Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo for one year. Aaron then decided to finish his high school years at Sequoia High School where he graduated and was part of the class of 1988. After high school he attended Foothill Community College in Los Altos before transferring to San Jose State University in San Jose.
Aaron brought so much life to others with his joyful nature and huge personality. Many remember Aaron for playing local sports as a youth and young adult, for being the life of the party, and for his great love for all Bay Area professional teams (Forty-Niners, Giants, and Warriors!). There wasn’t an NFL, MLB, or NBA game he missed or a player he didn’t know all about to hold lengthy conversations about.
In his latter years, Aaron was an avid reader. Aaron’s love for his family was undeniable. He was so very kind, loving, generous, and extremely thoughtful. He gave the most beautiful cards, always with loving words written in them. He could be so funny at times as well and made everyone laugh with his funny voicemails that he left or funny antics. Aaron had fierce loyalty to his family who he felt comfort and joy with. He was also the happiest when everyone was together. His extended family of cousins cared deeply for him as well. One of Aaron’s deepest loves was his two nieces, Susanna (who was also his goddaughter) and Taylor. He was so proud of them and watched over them always. His other love was for his Pomeranian dog who he had for fifteen years. Her name was Cali and he doted on her and spoiled her daily until her passing.
Aaron is at peace and is pain-free with our Lord, Jesus Christ, who has taken his hand to guide and love him as he always had. Aaron is missed and lovingly remembered by his parents Susan and Douglas (Duke) Tadday, sister Nora Cullen (Tadday), brother Troy Wright, brother-in-law Matt Cullen, and nieces Susanna and Taylor Ortiz.
Family and friends are invited to his funeral service on Saturday, May 30th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, 880 Tamarack Ave., San Carlos, CA. Private reception to follow for immediate family and close friends by invite only.
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