JOHN J. DiBATTISTE
JOHN J. DiBATTISTE
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JOHN DiBATTISTE Obituary
Age 91, of Point Breeze, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Beloved husband of 59 years to Joanne Collins DiBattiste; father of John V. (Cindy), Janine Cohen (Jack), Michael A. (Maureen) and Angela M. DiBattiste; devoted Pap of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Nick DiBattiste; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. John was a WWII combat veteran with the 145th combat engineers, who in 1942 helped build the AL-CAN Highway. He then was deployed to Europe, landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day. His unit fought throughout Europe, helping to liberate Nazi concentration camps in Germany. After the war, he got a job with the forestry division of the City of Pittsburgh, before joining the Fire Department, where he worked for 20 years. John was a devoted family man and a member of St. Bede Parish for over 50 years, serving as an usher for 35 years. John had countless friends and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Thursday, 2-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Friday at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bede Church at 11 am. Interment with military honors to follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, it was John's request that donations be made to the St. Bede Angel Fund.
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February 7, 2014
The Dibattiste Family,
We send our prayers and condolences to our wonderful former neighbors and friends, A real good guy is gone, may he rest in peace. From all of the Tyson Family.
Patty Diskin-Bechtel
January 4, 2014
Living across the street from Mr DiBattiste most of my childhood I know that he was such a loving person. I am praying for his family during this difficult time. I know he will be missed greatly but my parents will be happy to see him again in heaven!
Kathie Rosella
December 19, 2013
Joanne and Family,
Our hearts go out to you. My Dad and Buddy were best friends for over 70 years. I loved him, too. We will miss him very much and hope that God gives you all the strength to get through this difficult time. Wish we could be there to give you a huge hug.
Mike Rosella and Kathie Rosella
Bobby Lee
December 14, 2013
As a neighbor to the DiBattiste family on Reynolds and spending many hours hanging out on Lloyd with Johnny and Mike and Paul Diskin, and also at St. Bede, I remember Mr. DiBattiste as a man everyone liked and will remember always. My condolences to the family at this time.
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Natalie & John Mallon
December 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many great memories of Sunday afternoon meals at Verona Village Inn with John. He will be missed. Everyone at the restaurant was so sad to hear of his passing.
December 13, 2013
Sorry for your loss,our condolences,
Joe and kathy
Marilyn Kennedy
December 12, 2013
John DiBattiste was known, loved and respected by everyone in Point Breeze. I only knew he was a fireman and a great one at that however reading the obituary & seeing all he accomplished and endured during WW2 I understand the decent, friendly and tough when he had to be neighborhood Dad that he was to many kids. He will be missed for sure but I know my Dad, "PK" is happy seeing one of his favorite people & good friend "Johnny D" coming through the pearly gates. A life well lived and a testament to "The Greatest Generation", rest in your well deserved peace Mr "D" and please give my love to my parents when you see them. God bless you.
Marilyn Wallace
December 12, 2013
Joanne and family, my sincere sympathy.
Mary Jo Mattes, OSF
December 12, 2013
Joanne, Maureen and the entire DiBattiste Family,
My sympathy to all of you on the loss of your dear husband, father, father-in-law, pap and brother.
Know at all of you are in my thoughts and prayers in a special way during this difficult time.
peace
Jeanne Winsky
December 11, 2013
Though I only knew him for a very short time, the time I had the pleasure of talking with him will always be in my heart. Your whole family is my prayers
Kim Seanor
December 11, 2013
Dear John and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
December 11, 2013
Dear John: My sincere sympathies to you and your family in the loss of your father. - Alice Slapikas, UPMC St Margaret Facility Service Dept.
Jimmy & Pam Carothers
December 11, 2013
May the Dibattiste Family get through this difficult time, our Prayers are with you.
shawn curilla
December 11, 2013
DiBattise Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. DiBattiste was such a great person, who absolutely enjoyed life. He will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in your shared happy memories.
Kirk and Shawn Curilla
December 11, 2013
Our condolences, the McConville Family.
Nina Sciulli
December 11, 2013
Love you Pap
Nina Sciulli
December 11, 2013
Pap, I love you and I will miss you everyday .
Love, Nina Marie
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