Obituary of Theron S. Batistea

Theron Simplicia Batistea, affectionately known as "Teddy" to his siblings and "Uncle Teddy" to his nieces and nephews.

Teddy was born on March 8, 1933 in Delhi, Delaware County NY. He transitioned from this earth on March 5,  2022, in Delhi, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore R. and Bertha A.(Parish) Batiste(a).

He served 3 years in the US Army, 2 years in the US Air Force and 5 years in the US Army National Guard. He was a veteran who was active during the Korean War but stationed in Germany. After his military days he worked as a Security Officer all over the states of Connecticut and New York with many diverse assignments.

He Leaves to morn, his younger siblings, Sister, Agnes Stewart (John Anderson) of Bridgeport, CT and Brother, Arthur R. Batiste ( Janine) of Waterbury CT.

He had a host of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly and they loved him as well.

Teddy loved to talk about his love of cars, especially Cadillacs and Lincolns. He several cars throughout his life. He loved music and dancing and carried a great knowledge of the history of his Mother and Father as well as other family members. He loved to tell his nieces and nephews about “the good ole days” and their family members some they would know and others they would never get to know.

Teddy was at peace knowing he was to transition from this life to the everlasting. He lived a full, happy and long life and had no regrets. (Except leaving the love of his life back in Germany when he left.)

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up; a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance…Uncle Teddy go on and dance!!!

Graveside services with full military honors to be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Woodland Cemetery Delhi, NY

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with the family.

A recording of the graveside services and military honors can be watched by following the link below.

T. Batistea Graveside Service