Bautista Arroyo Jr., 75, of Lebanon, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Rita M. Arroyo.

Born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 22, 1950, Bautista was a son of the late Maria Amelia Tirado and Bautista Arroyo Sr.

In addition to his wife, Bautista is survived by his children, Jessica, companion of Edwin Vargas, William, husband of Natasha, Michael, Ricky, and Jody, wife of Michael Quaid; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five brothers; and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stephanie; sister, Evelyn; daughter-in-law, Janelle; and granddaughter, Shayna.

Bautista celebrated 45 years of marriage this year with his wife, Rita. He had 20 years of military service. He loved to be the life of the party, make everybody laugh, and be surrounded by his family.

A viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Thompson Funeral Home Inc., 126 S. 9th St., Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment with full military honors will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Those attending, please gather at the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. to depart for the cemetery at 8:45 a.m.

The family welcomes your memories and messages in Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.

At Thompson Funeral Home, four generations of the Thompson family have offered their knowledge, compassion, and experience while serving the families of the Lebanon area for the past 135 years.