Calling hours are from 5-7 with a prayer service at 5:30 on Thursday, December 14 at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster.
Leominster- Jorge H. Batista, 74 passed away Monday, December 11 at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital.
Mr. Batista was born on February 12,1943 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Victoriano and Maria (Roman) Batista.
He is survived by his wife Norma (Santiago) Batista, sons, Luis A. Santiago,Tony Santiago, Joel Santiago, Omar Batista, Daughters, Johanna Santiago, Sol Batista, Mayra Batista, Sister Blanca Batista, Brothers Neftaly Batista, Eliezer Batista, Ariel Batista, and many grandchildren.
For many years Mr. Batista owned and operated the Bodega in Leominster.
He was actively involved in the Leominster community.