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2016

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Kathleen Battistella Obituary

Battistella, Kathleen A.; age 64; of Monroe; passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 in her home. Born July 24, 1951 in Detroit, Kathleen was the daughter of Aldo and Giovannina “Joann” (Benedetti) Battistella. A graduate of Melvindale High School, Kathleen had worked at Michigan Bell and then at General Motors Fisher Body Plant. She sang in the choir at Our Lady of the Wood Catholic Church and loved animals, especially dogs, taking many long walks with them at Bishop Park in Trenton. Kathleen leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Joann of Monroe; sisters, Karen Battistella of Ecorse and Denise (Steven) Kraus of Newport; as well as a son, Robert Gisse of Florida. In accordance with Kathleen’s wishes cremation has taken place under the direction of The Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. A Celebration of Her Life will take place Friday April 1, 2016. Friends may gather from 9 a.m. until a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. from St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 502 W. Front St., Monroe. Fr. Philip Ching officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider The American Cancer Society. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.allore.com

Published by Heritage Newspapers from Mar. 28 to Mar. 30, 2016.
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I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. We hung around together for quite a while and we saw The Beatles together way back in 1964. I remember that we had so much fun together! We lost touch through the years and I did try to look her up on Facebook, but she wasn't on there. I wish we could have connected again, because, like I said, we had a lot of fun together. Again, I am so sorry to hear of this. Rest in Peace, Kathy.

Cynthia (Sutherland) Mauro

April 2, 2016

Kathy was always very generous and helpful. She struggled to overcome her personal challenges, but always fought her way back. She was a constant companion with her mother. She was also very active in her parish. She was a good friend.

Rick Macey

March 30, 2016

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Celebration of Life

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

502 W. Front St, Monroe, MI

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Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

502 W. Front St., Monroe, MI

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Allore-Martenson Funeral Home/Monroe Chapel

203 East Elm Ave., Monroe, MI 48162

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