Obituary of Carol E. Battaglia

Carol Elizabeth Battaglia, (nee Perrine) age 64 of Fairfield, was laid to rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born in Passaic and raised in Paterson. Carol graduated from School 27 and proudly cheered for the Junior State Colts before attending John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson. It was during her senior year that she met Joseph, her future husband, with whom she would share 46 wonderful years. She later graduated from the Berkeley School of Business in Woodland Park, which set her on a lifelong career path as a property manager at Kenwood Associates in Elmwood Park for an impressive 46 years. Carol Elizabeth Battaglia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Carol enjoyed her days with a Starbucks coffee in hand, evenings with Swedish Fish, and nights with various forms of chocolate. She loved spending summer days at the Jersey shore on Long Beach Island finding joy in time spent with her family and friends, cherishing every moment as a wife to Joseph Battaglia and a devoted mother to her daughter, Nicole McNeill (married to Matthew McNeill), and her son, Anthony Battaglia. Her grandson, Matthew McNeill, brought a special light to her life, as did her loyal companion, Mocha. Carol shared a close, lifelong bond with her sisters, Patricia Perrine, Diane Perrine, and Janet Schirner (married to Phil Schirner). She was also the beloved aunt of Jessica Farraye, Kristen Yurga (married to Ryan Yurga), Adam Farraye, Victoria Ramirez, and Philip Schirner. Relatives and friends are invited to honor Carol’s life. A visitation will be held at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Monday 3-8 pm and Tuesday morning 9:15 am. Funeral Mass to follow at Holy Angels Church, Little Falls at 10:00 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation would be appreciated (cholangiocarcinoma.org/donate). For additional information, please contact the funeral home directly.