Birth date: Feb 20, 1926 Death date: Apr 6, 2016
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 t Read Obituary
I have many happy memories of growing up and spending a lot of time at the Battalora home. Beth and I were good friends, and I remember her family being such a sweet loving one. My prayers are with you all at this time. May God give you peace in your hearts, and comfort you with his love. Diane Gallo Frosch
Mary Louise, I am sad reading about the death of your dad at this time. You were blessed to have him for so long! I don't remember where you went to high school after we graduated from St. Catherine's, but we just had our 50th reunion for Chapelle yesterday, so I imagine your class will be having one soon and I'm sorry it will have a shadow of loss. My Dad went to be with God in 2009, so I have some inkling of what you are possibly feeling now. I pray God will grant you and your sisters and extended family peace, joy in fond memories and strength in going through the hard days.
Hello my name is James M. "Marty" Rabalais III. My mother told me yesterday 4/13/16, that the Dr. that put the cast on my foot as an infant to correct the club foot that I was born with had passed away and the obituary was in the Times Picayune. I was born in 1963 in Maryland. as my father was also drafted in to the Army and stationed in Maryland. I was brought back to my parents home town in New Orleans shortly after. I was born with a club foot. My parents brought me to Dr. George C. Battalora, JR. Dr. Battalora put a cast on my foot. I wish I had thanked him in person. Because of him, I was able to lead a normal life with no disability regarding my lower extremity. I played sports growing up and I am still extremely active today. For years, I have participated in 5K runs to benefit ALS, Breast Cancer, Spina Bifida and more. And, I for years, I bicycled both the MS Tour for Cure 150 mile bicycle ride for MS and also the Tour de Cure 100 mile bicycle ride for Diabetes. I cannot imagine my life and the limitations that i would have had, had Dr. Battalora not done that procedure way back in 1963. I love being able to participate in these events and to also raise money and awareness. I will be participating in the Tour de Cure again this year, Sat April 16th. Thank you Dr. George C. Battalora, JR. God Bless you and your family!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today and in the days ahead as you celebrate Uncle G.C.'s life and legacy and say good-bye to an amazing, gifted man. I remember he and Aunt Betty opening their home to extra Battalora children after hurricane Camille, looking after us until it was safe to return. I'll never forget memories of time with them whenever we visited Covington. Love to you all.
Doctor Battalora was a wonderful person. I met him and his wife when I lived in Covington many years ago. They were both so kind. I was an artist and he bought several of my paintings, which was a great encouragement for me. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to his family - his beautiful family. You will all be in my prayers.
Ann W Gauthier
