Nicholas John Barbato

1922 - 2017

Nicholas John Barbato obituary, 1922-2017, Abilene, TX

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home

5701 Highway 277 South

Abilene, Texas

Nicholas Barbato Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2017.

Nicholas "Nick" John Barbato was born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 24, 1922, and passed from this life on December 1, 2017, at the age of 95. His parents were George Cuccia Barbato and Claudia Concepta Parra Barbato. He had one sister, Toni Giorgina Barbato Wood, who was killed in an automobile accident, at age 26, leaving behind one young son, Larry Dale Wood.
Nick attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Phoenix through the 8th grade. He then attended Phoenix Union High School, graduating in June, 1940. He loved playing baseball and singing tenor, and he took business courses. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army in July 1940. He was stationed at Ft. Sill in Oklahoma; Camp Berkley in Abilene; the Panama Canal Zone; Ft. Benning, Georgia; Camp Wheeler, Georgia; Ft. Washington, Maryland; Miami, Florida; three areas of North Africa, and Sicily, Italy. He fought in the Angio Campaign there, where an incoming artillery shell exploded; he was severely injured, and hospitalized in Naples. He was released from his commission, and retired as a 1st Lieutenant Infantry, U.S. Army, in Dec. 1944. He returned to the states, to Abilene, and worked as bookkeeper or parts manager for automotive or supply companies. He married Eva Elizabeth Jackson on October 20, 1958, at the Rising Star Church of Christ. Eventually the pain from the war injuries became so unbearable that he was admitted to the VA Hospital in Waco, where he stayed for over four years.
In June of 1970 Nick decided to further his education, and enrolled at Hardin Simmons, and got his BBA in Accounting in May, 1973. He then enrolled in Abilene Christian College, and completed 36 hours in Accounting. However, his mother became ill, and he left school to care for her until she died in 1982. Then Elizabeth became ill, and he cared for her in their home, with the help of caregivers, until her death in February 2000. In spite of many challenges, Nick enjoyed people, was quite generous, was an encourager and a mentor to many. He is known for his many cards and letters sent regularly to friends. Nick was an active member of the University Church of Christ in Abilene.
He is survived by a granddaughter, Debbie Richardson, and her children Whitney and Laramy of Hamby, TX; his 2nd cousin Henrietta Garcia and her husband Hiram, of Queens Village, NY; cousin Alice Montoya of Los Angeles, CA; cousin Delia Moreno Crosby, also of Los Angeles; and longtime caregiver Maria Perez.
A memorial service will be held at 2p.m. on Saturday, December 9, at the University Church of Christ, Chapel, 733 EN 16TH, Abilene. Visitation will be from 1-1:45p.m. in the Youth Center of the church.

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December 16, 2017

L W

I so sorry for the family's loss. Psalms 90:10 says those who live past 80 years are especially strong. May you find comfort through prayer as Nick now rest in God's memory.

December 8, 2017

To the family of Nick Barbato, Nick was such a great man. He was a champion of sending cards and great thoughts to all people with needs. Many a time my family was blessed by Nick. He sent some beautiful cards to my father-in-law when he was very ill. He had such a gift for card writing and blessing people with his words, it is such a lost art today. I know that he was a WW2 vet also, a member of our country's "greatest generation". He will live on in my mind as a sweet smelling praise to our GOD. Blessings to you all, Dick Turman.

December 7, 2017

Anthony

Sorry for your loss. "God is near to all those calling upon him..."(Psalm 145:18)

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Dec

9

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

University Church of Christ,

Youth Center, TX

Dec

9

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

University Church of Christ,

733 EN 16TH,, Abilene, TX

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5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, TX 79606

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