Regina Mary Jannotti Taylor of Newburgh, a lifelong resident, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 21, 2021. She was 73. The daughter of the late Alphonse Jannotti and Mary Delarede, she was born on January 2, 1948. Regina graduated from Newburgh Free Academy Class of 1966 and earned her Bachelors degree at Mount St. Mary College. She was employed at IBM as an Associate Planner for 24 years and was an accountant for DeLorenzo Financial. Most recently she volunteered thru AARP. Regina was a member of Saturday Night Cruisers. Regina had a great passion for animals, crafts, and reading. She spent time donating, fundraising and raising awareness for pet rescues and especially enjoyed being with her family and friends. She could be counted on for her extensive memories of past times. Regina is survived by her brother, Thomas Jannotti and his wife Margaret Jannotti; nieces Santina Jannotti (Jason Brohm and their daughter Elleigh) of Maryland, Francesca Ronsini (Chris Bowman), Roseanne Ronsini (Dominick DeMarco), Katherine Ronsini; nephew Christopher Bowman Jr.; cousins Timothy Mulvehill (wife Lillian) and Terry Jannotti Orr, many other cousins, and her two precious dogs, Parker and Jenny. Regina was predeceased by her husband Robert Taylor and her brother Richard Jannotti. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 27 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home, with burial following in St. Charles Cemetery, Gardiner. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Regina to Hudson Valley SPCA. To send a personal condolence please visit www.Brooksfh.com. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.  Published in Times Herald-Record from May 24 to May 25, 2021. - January 2, 1948 - May 21, 2021