Thomas A. Batalon

Thomas A. Batalon died at Bloomington Hospital, with loving family at his side, on September 4, 2016, at the age of 72. Tom is survived by his mother, Trinidad Batalon of Pearl City, Hawaii; siblings Carol (Ernie) Takafuji of Vienna, Virginia; Diana (Gerald) Albeso of Woodbridge, Virginia; Linda (Donald) Au of Honolulu, Hawaii, Francisco Batalon, Jr. of Pearl City, Hawaii; Nelson (Carrie) Batalon of Bloomington, Indiana; and more than 40 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Francisco Batalon, his sister, Jocelyn Toledo, and his brother-in-law, Timothy Toledo, all of Pearl City, Hawaii. Tom was born and raised in Hawaii. He graduated from Waipahu High School in 1962 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. After his initial term, he continued as a reservist, first with the Air National Guard, then with the United States Coast Guard until his retirement in 1994. Tom spent much of his adult life living in Puerto Rico, where he worked as a radio operator for Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC), until the late 80s when he relocated to Long Island, New York, where he continued at ARINC as a lead radio operator until his retirement. Tom was a talented member of the Batalon Family Orchestra, performing on the weekly television program, Filipino Fiesta, in the early 1960s. He enjoyed singing and contributed beautiful harmonies when performing with family for special occasions. Tom was friendly and outgoing and could charm anyone with his radiant smile, even during his last weeks of illness in the hospital. He loved tennis and enjoyed attending the US Open in New York whenever he could. He was a sweet and loving brother and uncle, adored by his family. A funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo church at 2222 E. 3rd St., Bloomington, Indiana. There will be visitation immediately prior to mass, from 10:00 – 11:00, at the church. Fr. Tom Kovatch will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tom’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s name to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at www.dav.org Condolences can be sent to www.allencares.com The family extends its gratitude to the wonderful staff of Garden Villa and Bloomington Hospital 4-East for their compassionate care and support.

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Thomas A. Batalon

August 23, 1944 - September 4, 2016