Luis Batista

Luis R. Batista

Sept. 13, 1950 - May 22, 2026

  May Luis R. Batista, age 75, beloved father, brother, and friend died peacefully on May 22, 2026 after a four year battle with Dementia. Born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico on September 13, 1950 - May 22, 2026, he was the son of the late Luis Batista and Ramona Ortiz. Luis was raised in Bridgeport, CT and graduated from Bassick High School (class of 1969). He then served in the U.S. Army in Germany and was a decorated Army Veteran. He continued his mission to protect and serve, working as a correction officer and becoming a licensed electrician installing security systems for Sonitrol. He was appointed to the Bridgeport Police Department on July 20, 1983 and proudly served in the capacity of patrol, detective and on the Tactical Narcotics Team until his retirement in April of 2011. Luis was a member of the Bridgeport Old Timers and loved to get together with friends. He will be remembered for his generosity, love of music, sense of humor and sarcasm. He was stubborn, oh so stubborn, it was his way or the highway and this held true until his last breath. He is survived by his siblings, his children, grandchildren, and many loved ones. A sincere thank you to the staff at Bridges in Trumbull and Stone Bridge Center in Newtown for the care provided to Luis these past three years. The bonds this extraordinary group of staff built with him and our family is appreciated and will go on from here. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 275 Union Avenue, Bridgeport.