FLUSHING, N.Y. – The Queens College Department of Athletics and Recreation is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former baseball head coach Ed Tatarian, affectionately known as Coach T, who passed away on Saturday, June 14.

A proud Queens native, Coach Tatarian served as head coach of the Knights baseball program from 1992 to 1998, compiling an impressive 118 wins over seven seasons. Under his leadership, the program flourished, earning five New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC) postseason appearances, capturing two NYCAC Regular Season Championships, and winning one NYCAC Tournament title.

In 1998, Coach T guided the Knights to a historic season, securing the program's first-ever NYCAC Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament—another program first. That landmark season saw the team finish with a 29-9 overall record and achieve a No. 10 national ranking, the highest in program history.

The Queens College Athletics community extends its deepest condolences to Coach Tatarian's family, friends, former players, and all who were fortunate to know and learn from him.

Quotes from former players:

Current Queens College Baseball Head Coach Chris Reardon:
"I'll always remember Coach T as a great motivator, he instilled in us the belief that we could beat anybody anywhere at any time. The teams I played on the Queens College in 1997 and 1998 were some of the best teams ever at Queens. He did an amazing job bringing a group of guys together and getting us to play for one common goal a championship. RIP Coach"

Scott Reo - 1998
"I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Coach Tatarian. Coach T meant so much to me and all of us who had the pleasure of playing for him, he was one of the biggest influences in my life. He taught me how to become a better player, and more importantly a better man on and off the field. He shaped my entire work ethic that I pride myself on till this day. I am forever grateful to have played and learned from him. Forever in my heart. RIP Coach T"

Frank Battaglia – 1997
"I am truly saddened by the loss of Coach T. He was a great coach, mentor, and father figure. He brought out the best in all of us and made us the men we are today. I will be forever grateful to him for giving me my first coaching job. RIP Coach Frank Battaglia 1997"

Services/Funeral Information:

Services for Edward Tatarian will be held on Thursday, June 19th, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Dalton Funeral Home, located at 125 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.

A funeral service will take place the following morning, Friday, June 20th, at 9:30 AM at The Archangel Michael Church, located at 100 Fairway Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050.

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