Thomas J. Batanglo Sr.

Thomas J. Batanglo Sr. 1925 - 2008 PITTSFIELD Thomas J. Batanglo Sr. of 74 Velma Ave. died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Hillcrest Commons. Born in Pittsfield on May 30, 1925, son of John and Mary Viccuia Batanglo, he attended local schools. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Batanglo was a 32 and½year member of the Pittsfield Fire Department, retiring in January 1986. Prior to this, he had worked at GE in the transformer department from 1946 - 1952. He was a former communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He was a member of the Pittsfield Firefighters Association, Massachusetts Firefighters Association, and the Dalton American Legion Post 155. He enjoyed golfing. His wife, the former Carmella Telladira, whom he married Sept. 1, 1947 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, died Feb. 21, 1990. He leaves a son, Thomas J. Batanglo Jr. of Beverly; a brother, Charles T. Batanglo of Dalton; two sisters, Anne D'Ascanio of Pittsfield and Carmella Martin of High Point, N.C., and longtime friend, Ann Sabin of Lee. He was predeceased by two sisters, Felicia Riello and Philomena Blair, and by a brother, Joseph Pezzalo. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Thomas J. Batanglo Sr. will take place Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher A. Malatesta, pastor of St. Agnes Church in Dalton. Burial with military honors, conducted by the Dalton American Legion Post 155, will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. At his request, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pittsfield Firefighters Benefit Association, c/o Peter Apple, Pittsfield Fire Department, 74 Columbus Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. The FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St., is in charge of arrangements.