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age 75, died Saturday. Born in Fostoria he had lived in the North Canton area most of his life. Roy earned a BA from Miami University of Ohio and a JD from the University of Michigan. He was a retired attorney and had served as Law Director of North Canton and Solicitor for the Village of Hartville. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton), North Canton Knights of Columbus, Stark County Bar Association, North Canton Rotary, the Unique Club and a former member of the North Canton Jaycees.
Survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Batista of the home, daughters, Joan Batista of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania and Margaret Ann “Peggy” (Robert Bazzoli) Batista of Uniontown, sons, Matthew Batista of Cincinnati and Marcus Batista of Queens, New York, seven grandchildren and a brother, Daniel (Sandy) Batista of Naples, Fla.
Family and friends will meet on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) for a Mass of Christian Burial with Monsignor James Clark and Monsignor James Kolp as concelebrants. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Price Park Walking Path which Roy and Kathy enjoyed payable to the Finance Department of the City of North Canton, In Memory of Roy Batista, 145 North Main Street, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Condolences may be made to:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell 330-456-7375)
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August 29, 2016
My sincere condolences upon Roy's death .Though we did not meet meet or speak too often after our law school years I always remembered our friendship and his warm humor
Ron Meltzer
July 16, 2016
We send our sincere condolences at the loss of a fine attorney and a good University of Michigan friend. Miss him. God Bless,
Sue & Dick Brunn
Scott Vignos
July 13, 2016
Very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have a lot of memories of him from back in the day. Hope you all find some comfort in the memories too.
John & Toni Drozda
July 13, 2016
So sorry to hear about Roy. Always enjoyed our times with him! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Chris Gonzales
July 13, 2016
Many years ago, while working in the Stark County Treasurer's office, I used to see Atty Batista when he would visit the office. He always seemed to be a pleasant guy even though I never knew him personally. I hope he didn't suffer. My sincere sympathy to his family.
July 12, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
Jeff Weber
July 12, 2016
The North Canton Knights of Columbus #3777 located 241 S.Main St. N.canton would like to offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family at this difficult time. We would be honored to do a prayer service for him if your family desires it.
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Jeff Weber
330-575-5333
July 12, 2016
please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We hope that the scripture in Romans 15:13 will be comforting to you. May the peace of God continue to be with you as He provides Solace during your time of grief. Sincerely Bob and Jeannie from Orlando Florida
Patricia Spence-Davis
July 12, 2016
Deepest sympathy in Roy's passing.
Bob & Shelly Feinman
July 12, 2016
Peggy,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You guys are in our thoughts & prayers!
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