EMILIA "CHICKI" TAYLOR

Emilia "Chicki"� Taylor, 75, a retired elementary school music teacher, died peacefully at home in Suffern, NY, Saturday, January 9, 2010 from complications related to Alzheimer's Disease. Her two life passions (outside of her family) were music and golf. Her love for music was with her for her entire life. As a young girl, she became an accomplished pianist and performer. After graduating from The New York State Teacher's College at Potsdam, she started a career spanning five decades as a music teacher, with the last 25 years in the Ramapo Central School District. She brought an energy and enthusiasm to her classroom that connected with her students, leaving a lasting memory on them and the community. Even after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, music continued to be an important part of her life, accompanying the local singing group "The Hudsoneers"� in performances throughout the community, and accompanying her grandsons in their violin recitals. She was also an enthusiastic and active golfer. She had a wonderfully contagious laugh, a joy for life and always saw the good in everyone. She committed much of her life to touching others through her music, and even in death as an organ donor. She is survived by her brother Ettore Albini; her three sons: Michael, Daniel and Mark; their father, Thayer Taylor, and seven grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 7-9 PM at the Scarr Funeral Home Inc, Route 202 Suffern. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you send a donation to the NYU Center of Excellence on Brain Aging: (http://aging.med.nyu.edu/ get-involved/donate). Scarr Funeral Home Inc Route 202 Suffern NY 845-357-1137 www.scarrfuneralhome.net "Suffern's Only Family Owned Funeral Home"�