Nicholis Peter Batalis, age 19 of Hobart, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born in Merrillville, Indiana on March 8, 2004, to Peter and Kellie Batalis. Nick was a 2022 graduate of Hobart High School. He was currently employed as a Laborer with Detroit Painting and Maintenance. The best way to describe him is to say that he was light in this dark world. He made the world a better place with his ridiculous jokes.  He will always be remembered for his charisma and general love of life and food. He had a passion for music and spent a lot of time playing guitar and singing his heart out.

He is survived by his loving ma, Kellie Richardson; brother, Andrew Peter Batalis; sisters, Alex Batalis and Bella Batalis; grandfather, Thomas Richardson; uncles, John Cooper and Caleb Batalis who he shared a special bond with; step brothers, A.J. and Vas Batalis; brother from another mother, Adam Gonzalez; the big sister he never had, Alexus Hickle; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Peter Andrew Batalis in 2020; his grandfather, Andrew Peter Batalis; and his grandmother, Ninnie Nunley.

Memorial contributions in Nick's name may be made to the family.

A funeral service for Nick will take place Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home. Cremation to follow services. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.