Ismael Penaranda Bitong Obituary (1923

Ismael P. Bitong, age 78 of Bremerton, WA, passed away early March 16, 2002 at his home. He was born June 17, 1923 in Baler, Quezon, Philippines to Teodorico and Pacifica (Penaranda) Bitong. During WWII, Ismael served in the USAFPE from 1943 until 1945, during which he attained the rank of Sergent.After the war,Ismael attended and graduated from the Central Luzon Agriculture College in Neva Eicija, Philippines in 1946. He then taught school for 36 years, retiring in 1983. On September 6, 1947, Ismael and Estrella Trinidad were married. They were blessed with five children, sons; Dante and Edward and daughters; Aeoa, Gloria and Gilda all of Baler, Aurora, Philippines. When Ismael and Estrella came to the Bremerton area, he became involved in the Foster Grandparent program in the schools. ''Grampa'' will be missed by the children and teachers at Olympic View Elementary School. Funeral services for Ismael are Pending at this time.