Dr. George C. Battalora, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, April 06, 2016 in Covington, LA. He was born on February 20, 1926 in New Orleans, LA to the late Dr. George C. Battalora, Sr. and Marie Bargas Battalora.
George was married to his beloved wife, Betty Sagul Battalora, for 58 years. He was the loving father of Mary L. Battalora, Raymond J. Battalora (Carol), Col. Elizabeth A. Battalora, Peggy A. Battalora, M.D., Georgian B. Weilbaecher (David), Linda A. Battalora, Ph.D., and the late George C. Battalora, III. George was the proud grandfather of Jason Henderson, Aaron Henderson, Jonathan Henderson, Mary Battalora, Sarah Robbins (Daniel), Leah Battalora, Christopher Laborde (Sarah), Nicholas Laborde, Max Messner, and Thomas Messner. He was the great-grandfather of Isaac Henderson, Peter Robbins, Drake Laborde, and Jack Laborde. George was the brother of Marie B. Seiler, Albert L. Battalora, the late Harold J. Battalora, and Jack R. Battalora. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Carlson.
George was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Tulane University. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as a 1st Lieutenant during World War II in Japan as a rifleman and gasoline supply officer. Upon his return, George studied Geology at the graduate level at LSU in Baton Rouge, then attended and graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1953. He completed his orthopedic residency in New Orleans and entered private practice with his father. He was a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society, Orleans Parish Medical Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. George was an avid reader and enjoyed stamp collecting. He loved carpentry and spending time in his workshop building furniture for his family. George was a long-time LSU football season ticket holder. He loved spending time with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:30 AM with VISITATION AT E.J. FIELDING FUNERAL HOME, 2260 W. 21st Ave. from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. A Rosary will be said at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow the service at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St. Benedict, LA.
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George was married to his beloved wife, Betty Sagul Battalora, for 58 years. He was the loving father of Mary L. Battalora, Raymond J. Battalora (Carol), Col. Elizabeth A. Battalora, Peggy A. Battalora, M.D., Georgian B. Weilbaecher (David), Linda A. Battalora, Ph.D., and the late George C. Battalora, III. George was the proud grandfather of Jason Henderson, Aaron Henderson, Jonathan Henderson, Mary Battalora, Sarah Robbins (Daniel), Leah Battalora, Christopher Laborde (Sarah), Nicholas Laborde, Max Messner, and Thomas Messner. He was the great-grandfather of Isaac Henderson, Peter Robbins, Drake Laborde, and Jack Laborde. George was the brother of Marie B. Seiler, Albert L. Battalora, the late Harold J. Battalora, and Jack R. Battalora. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Carlson.
George was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Tulane University. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as a 1st Lieutenant during World War II in Japan as a rifleman and gasoline supply officer. Upon his return, George studied Geology at the graduate level at LSU in Baton Rouge, then attended and graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1953. He completed his orthopedic residency in New Orleans and entered private practice with his father. He was a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society, Orleans Parish Medical Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. George was an avid reader and enjoyed stamp collecting. He loved carpentry and spending time in his workshop building furniture for his family. George was a long-time LSU football season ticket holder. He loved spending time with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:30 AM with VISITATION AT E.J. FIELDING FUNERAL HOME, 2260 W. 21st Ave. from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. A Rosary will be said at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow the service at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St. Benedict, LA.
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Dr. George C. Battalora, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, April 06, 2016 in Covington, LA. He was born on February 20, 1926 in New Orleans, LA to the late Dr. George C. Battalora, Sr. and Marie Bargas Battalora.
George was married to his beloved wife, Betty Sagul Battalora, for 58 years. He was the loving father of Mary L. Battalora, Raymond J. Battalora (Carol), Col. Elizabeth A. Battalora, Peggy A. Battalora, M.D., Georgian B. Weilbaecher (David), Linda A. Battalora, Ph.D., and the late George C. Battalora, III. George was the proud grandfather of Jason Henderson, Aaron Henderson, Jonathan Henderson, Mary Battalora, Sarah Robbins (Daniel), Leah Battalora, Christopher Laborde (Sarah), Nicholas Laborde, Max Messner, and Thomas Messner. He was the great-grandfather of Isaac Henderson, Peter Robbins, Drake Laborde, and Jack Laborde. George was the brother of Marie B. Seiler, Albert L. Battalora, the late Harold J. Battalora, and Jack R. Battalora. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Carlson.
George was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Tulane University. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as a 1st Lieutenant during World War II in Japan as a rifleman and gasoline supply officer. Upon his return, George studied Geology at the graduate level at LSU in Baton Rouge, then attended and graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1953. He completed his orthopedic residency in New Orleans and entered private practice with his father. He was a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society, Orleans Parish Medical Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. George was an avid reader and enjoyed stamp collecting. He loved carpentry and spending time in his workshop building furniture for his family. George was a long-time LSU football season ticket holder. He loved spending time with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:30 AM with VISITATION AT E.J. FIELDING FUNERAL HOME, 2260 W. 21st Ave. from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. A Rosary will be said at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow the service at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St. Benedict, LA.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home
George was married to his beloved wife, Betty Sagul Battalora, for 58 years. He was the loving father of Mary L. Battalora, Raymond J. Battalora (Carol), Col. Elizabeth A. Battalora, Peggy A. Battalora, M.D., Georgian B. Weilbaecher (David), Linda A. Battalora, Ph.D., and the late George C. Battalora, III. George was the proud grandfather of Jason Henderson, Aaron Henderson, Jonathan Henderson, Mary Battalora, Sarah Robbins (Daniel), Leah Battalora, Christopher Laborde (Sarah), Nicholas Laborde, Max Messner, and Thomas Messner. He was the great-grandfather of Isaac Henderson, Peter Robbins, Drake Laborde, and Jack Laborde. George was the brother of Marie B. Seiler, Albert L. Battalora, the late Harold J. Battalora, and Jack R. Battalora. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Carlson.
George was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Tulane University. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served as a 1st Lieutenant during World War II in Japan as a rifleman and gasoline supply officer. Upon his return, George studied Geology at the graduate level at LSU in Baton Rouge, then attended and graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1953. He completed his orthopedic residency in New Orleans and entered private practice with his father. He was a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society, Orleans Parish Medical Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. George was an avid reader and enjoyed stamp collecting. He loved carpentry and spending time in his workshop building furniture for his family. George was a long-time LSU football season ticket holder. He loved spending time with his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:30 AM with VISITATION AT E.J. FIELDING FUNERAL HOME, 2260 W. 21st Ave. from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. A Rosary will be said at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow the service at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St. Benedict, LA.
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