Pepe Jose A. Batista, 68 of Milford, beloved husband of 35 years of LaVerna Warrick Batista, died tragically on April 7, 2011 at Bridgeport Hospital.
Born on December 23, 1942 in Manati, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Carmen Laureano Larregui of Bridgeport and the late Jose Batista. Pepe moved to America at the age of 18.
Pepe retired from Blasé Manufacturing of Stratford after 12 years of service. A former employee of Acme United Corporation for 34 years, Pepe was a Deacon, Trustee and Sexton at Wildermere Beach Congregational Church.
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In addition to his wife and mother, Pepe is survived by his sons, Jason A. Batista and his girlfriend, Jennifer Sutherland of Milford, Jose A. Batista, Jr. and his wife Leonor of California; four grandchildren, Gabriella, Juliana, Lisa and Vanessa; two sisters, Digna Morales and Carmen Larregui; four brothers, Angel Larregui, Jose Larregui, Carlos Larregui and Jesus “Tony” Larregui, all of Bridgeport. Also surviving are several brothers- and sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Pepe was predeceased in death by his beloved son, Joseph A. Batista.
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Pepe was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was a mentor to many nieces and nephews and a friend forever to anyone with whom he had contact. His devotion to family, friends and his church were without comparison. Pepe was willing to do any task or favor requested of him and the list of those he helped was one which was unwritten, but always will be remembered. He was a caring and unassuming person whose many good deeds were known only to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in whose steps he followed.
There are many empty places in the hearts of those who loved him and fond memories will always keep Pepe near and dear to all of us.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wildemere Beach Congregational Church, 133 Broadway, Milford, CT 06460. Interment will follow at Park Cemetery in Bridgeport. Friends and family may call on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. 06460.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Leukemia Society, PO Box 2270, Roswell, GA 30077 www.codywhitefuneralservices.com
Courtesy Cody-White Funeral Home
