John Y. Taggart
John Yeatman Taggart, a nationally known tax lawyer in his working years passed away on December 30, 2024, with his daughters by his side.
John was intelligent, humorous and goofy. He excelled in making up songs and poems spontaneously. He laughed uproariously at jokes he had told 100’s of times. He was a self-taught chef, woodworker, magician, Halloween costume maker, ballroom dancer, an insatiable music lover, and a world traveler. He loved New York City through and through.
John loved all kinds of cocktails, a little too much, as the doormen in his building can attest to. His internal filter was a tad off kilter. For such a refined man who wore an ascot on his more casual days, he could really surprise his company, and later his caregivers, with his bawdy non-sequiturs.
Born in Decatur, Illinois on March 9, 1932, he and his parents soon returned to the family farm in Delaware, Ohio to ride out the Depression. John’s bedroom was a converted porch with no heat. He excelled in school, and graduated from Ohio State University and was a lifetime fan of the Ohio State football team. He eventually earned a JD degree after 3 years of service as a navy air intelligence officer and a masters of law degree from New York University. By then he was married with children and a resident of New York City. John spent the rest of his life there (other than a short stint living in Arlington, Va. while working at the treasury department). John eventually became a citizen of France, after living there part time in his later years.
After 23 years of marriage, he and his first wife, Marilyn Harris, divorced. His second marriage to Laura Lou Meadows ended with her death after 31 years of marriage. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Anne Wilson, and by his two daughters from his first marriage, Hilary Taggart Giffin, and Cassie Yeatman Taggart, as well as his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
John did not want a service.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to NY public library.
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Linda Baylis-Mallia, of Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on September 9, 1946, in New York City, she was a proud New Yorker through and through. Linda earned her undergraduate degree from City College of New York and her master’s degree from Columbia University, before going on to build the Baylis-Mallia Group. Linda approached life with curiosity and style. She loved traveling the world, exploring New York City’s newest galleries and restaurants, and, of course, shopping at Bloomingdale’s. She is survived by her devoted husband, Anthony. Linda will be remembered as a true New Yorker and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Jacqueline (Niego) Turner of Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 4, 1937, in the Bronx, she was the beloved daughter of Olga and Joseph Niego. A proud New Yorker through and through, Jacqueline built a life defined by devotion—to her family, her faith, and her work. After graduating from Cathedral High School in New York City, she spent over three decades serving the United States Government with dedication and professionalism before continuing her career in the private sector with more than two decades at Bristol Myers Squibb. Her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence earned her the respect of colleagues across the years. In 1994, Jacqueline married Nicholas Turner, with whom she shared a deep faith and a love of dancing until his passing. Together, they made their home in Manhattan, where Jacqueline lived for the remainder of her life. Jacqueline was a lifelong and active member of the Catholic Church, serving faithfully as a lector for many decades. Her voice, presence, and reverence were well known and cherished within her parish community. Outside of work and church, Jacqueline was an avid New York Yankees fan, and she found great joy in ballroom dancing— a passion that brought her friendship and movement. Jacqueline is survived by her loving sister, Maureen Selskis, and by her many nieces and nephews: Joseph Niego, Michael Niego, James Niego, Kathleen Lawson, Patrick Callahan, Jeanne Confehr, Jacqueline Selskis, Mary Carney, and Albert Selskis. She was a devoted and cherished aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt, and she leaves behind many great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews who will forever hold her memory close. She is preceded in death by her siblings Joseph Niego, Nora Niego and Victoria Callahan, whom she loved dearly. Jacqueline will be remembered as a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt; a woman of faith; a loyal friend; and a true New Yorker who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
June 28,1932—January 15, 2026 New York City, New York
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