Theodore Babiasz (1919 - 2002)
Military veteran, baseball coach

Theodore Babiasz of Rhawnhurst died on June 3, 2002. He was in his 83rd year. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and the Purple Heart. He was a coach for the Rhawnhurst Baseball A.A.

Beloved husband of Lillian C. (nee Filipek), father of Ted (Ana Maria), Joseph V.
(Donna), and Thomas J.; brother of John, Stan and the late Peter; grandfather of Timothy, Joseph, Elena, Theodore, Anthony and Carrie.

Relatives, friends and members of the Bustleton VFW Post #810 are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Friday 8:00 AM at John F. Fluehr and Sons Inc., 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Funeral Mass Resurrection of Our Lord Church, Castor Ave & Shelmire St. at 10 AM. Rite of Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. No Viewing Thursday Evening.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 5, 2002.