Juan Antonio "Tony" Badillo

Our sympathy to the Badillo Family in the recent passing of their father. The Badillo's moved to Kingsville back in the late 40s & were a great addition to the community. Our parents enjoyed the company of Tony & Helen and we loved being with their girls. I remember Gloria babysitting the rest of us while the 'old folks' went out for the evening. Gloria even said the Lord's Prayer with me when she put me to bed.

My heart goes out to the beautiful Badillos. Each of them was such an integral part of the Chesser family in the 1950's, as I am sure each of them went on to impact others in the same positive manner. My Dad was so fond of Mr. Badillo, even to the point of remembering little things Mr. Badillo did or said 40 years later. We all were so grateful that we had the honor of having Mr. Badillo and his family in our lives. May God bless and keep you all, and give you peace.

A star went out in the sky with Mr. Badillo's passing. He tried so hard to keep me from dropping out of high school back in 74....he even called me to Dallas asking that I return and finish high school. I tried but eventually did drop out. Fortunately I ran into Mr. Badillo years later at the HEB. After 16 years in the Navy......I did return to school and,like Mr. Badillo, became a science teacher at PSJA. I am now the science coordinator for PSJA and teach at the university. I am a succesful...

My husband and I knew Tony very well and considered him a good friend. He was highly intelligent with a good sense of humor and we loved working with him at PSJA. We also enjoyed his letters to the monitor and his philosophical discussions when we would bump into him at HEB. He would tell us about his family and all their accomplishments on several occasions. He was very proud of all of you. We feel fortunate to have known him and, boy, did we enjoy his company. Our hearts and prayers...

I did not know Tony real well, but my late Mother Cleatus and Dad Earlie Jordan as members of St Mark United Medthodist church thought very highly of Tony. In their memory he was a fine christian man and had a very fine family. As an alumni of Texas A&I
class of '63 I share in your loss also. May the Lord be with you all during this time of sorrow.

"Always speak your mind", is what Mr. Badillo taught me back in 1970 when I was a student at PSJA. Just several months ago we shared our letters to the editor in an effort to continue education about life. God has chosen one of the greatest scholars to be up in the great blue sky. My deepest sympathy and prayer to the family.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Tony was truly a wonderful man who always spoke up for what he believed with deep passion.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.