Reggie Batista was born on November 27th, 1978 to Hector Jose Batista & Teresa Santana Batista (deceased) in New York, New York where he joined his older sister, Ivonne Batista Bailey. Reggie, 47, departed this world unexpectedly on November 5th, 2026. Reggie was a bright light that loved to make his family and friends laugh. He was so full of love and he never hesitated to let people know that. He’s survived by his daughter Dejah, who inherited both his stubbornness and his charm. Reggie was a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephew Brianna, Brinaya, & Brian Jr. While his family and friends struggle to understand this profound loss, they find comfort in the joy that he brought to so many.