Obituary of Mario Battaglia

Battaglia, Mario age 71 of Paterson at rest in Newark on January 31, 2014. Beloved husband of the late and former Susan Calise (2012). Loving Father of Lucille Di Paolo and her husband Paul of Oak Ridge and Joseph Battaglia and his wife Alison of VA. Dear Grandfather of Felicia, Victoria and Jessica Di Paolo and Joseph, Nikolas and Amber Battaglia. Great grandfather of Mariana Castelonia. Dear brother of Salvatore Battaglia of Paterson and Vincenzia Amorato and Concetta Iurato, both of Italy. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Born in Comiso, Prov. di Ragusa, Sicily, Italy, he came to the U.S.A. in 1959 settling in Paterson. He was a Machine Shop Mechanic for Various Dye Houses in the city of Paterson before retiring in 1984. Mr. Battaglia was an Avid Gardener. His whole life was dedicated to his Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM.