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Gregory Kunak (LARCH 92)
April 29, 2007
Dear Battaglia Family,
I recently heard of Mark's passing from a fellow LARCH classmate and am deeply saddened by the news. Mark's unique approach to teaching landscape architecture was an inspiration that has influenced the vast majority of PSU graduates. I honestly feel that I learned and gained more from Mark from our discussions held outside the classroom. My deepest sinceritites are extended during this disheartening time.
Nichole (Doye) Battle
April 23, 2007
Professor Battaglia was a great teacher. I am a Larch graduate ('91). He had a very strong quiet presence. When he spoke it was because he had something very meaningful to say. He was a great inspiration to all. I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
Lisa Roman
April 18, 2007
To the Battaglia Family:
Professor Battaglia was an honest person with a huge, gentle heart. He said so much with just a smile. He taught his principle of Designing from the Heart and was extremely passionate about doing so. Mark left an impression on all who crossed his path and will live on in those memories and professional influences.
Lisa Roman (LA class of 2002)
Peggy (Cretin) Prizer
April 17, 2007
Dear Battaglia Family,
I graduated from Penn State Larch Dept, 20 years ago and I can honsetly say the Prof. Bat had a significant impact on my life as a person and as a landscape architect. He was a tough professor but an excellent one, that made you consider all the possibilities. He instilled in me the design ethic to never settle or do anything half fast and to always give a 150%. I greatly valued his opinion and comments.
His has touched a lot of people and will be remembered fondly by all.
You are all in our thoughts,
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Alice Jones (Storm)
April 17, 2007
Professor Battaglia was a great teacher and a wonderful inspiration. He was the first to "turn the light bulb on"...I can remember the exact moment and I draw upon that each and every day of my career.
I feel honored to have shared in his memorable life. My deepest condolences to his family.
Eric Bjorkman
April 17, 2007
Deb,
I sadly regret not having the opportunity to meet your dad. His influence on so many clearly profound and appreciated. I do know he created a remarkable daughter. A vibrant testament to his passion for the outdoors. May you flourish nurtured by his loving spirit. My sincerest condolences to you and family.
Scott and Misty Cuthbert
April 14, 2007
Dear Ben, Trish and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Our deepest condolences,
Lisa (Eppley) Pelusi
April 13, 2007
My husband and I are both PSU LARCH Grads. Though years apart, we share the same memories of Prof. Battaglia that are described by other former students in this guestbook. He was one of those rare individuals that exuded truth, integrity, creativity and soul, with little or no words required. He was a testament not only to what is good about the profession, but to what is good about the human spirit. I am sure you realize that he will live on in this way. We are very sorry for your loss and hope that the lasting positive impact of Professor Battaglia's life will comfort you at this difficult time. Mark and Lisa (Eppley) Pelusi
Tonda Malseed
April 13, 2007
Mr. Battaglia was a very devoted son and we will miss seeing him at Brookline visiting his mother. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Scott Ohanesian
April 13, 2007
Dear Battaglia Family
Are thoughts are with you at this time of loss. We hope that your memories of Mark help you through this difficult time.
Our condolensces,
Scott, Jim, and Luke
Cindy Foust
April 13, 2007
Dear Jo and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
From your former Bible Rd. neighbor
Brooke Houseknecht Spillane
April 13, 2007
Dear Francis, Jo and family,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Shaffer
April 12, 2007
Professor Battaglia was a great man,...a wonderful teacher and a real honest, true man! I can remember him instructing me at Penn State University and I am a better person for getting to know him.
I'm sure he is hunting and fishing somewhere up in heaven!
Barbara McNitt
April 12, 2007
Mrs. Battaglia, Deb, Fred, Eliz, Ben, and families,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I hope you find comfort in knowing that many people share your sadness. God Bless.
Frances de la Rosa
April 12, 2007
Mark Battaglia was a very inspirational man. He was always willing to offer his knowledge, share his most memorable stories, and connect with his students not only as a professor but as a friend. He was a mentor to many of us. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Josh Kilrain
April 12, 2007
To the Battaglia family:
I was saddened to hear of your loss, as we all share in it with you as those who knew him as a mentor, professor, and friend. He was one of the most down to earth and honest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I learned volumes from him about the profession of landscape architecture, as well as about life in general and what it means to be a good person. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.
Darla Forsha
April 12, 2007
Jo and family,
It warms my heart and brings a smile to my face when you tell me stories of the family get- togethers. What a blessing to have such memories. I pray they will sustain you and your family during this difficult time. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.
Jennifer Bittner
April 12, 2007
Dear Mrs. Battaglia and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Julie Reighard
April 12, 2007
Dear Jo and Family,
Please know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Paul Whealdon
April 12, 2007
Professor Battaglia was a quiet, unassuming man who was best known for getting straight to the point. You always knew where you stood with him whether he gave you smile and a wink for approval or if he handed you a roll of trace and told you to start over. His quiet, sneaky shuffle and coffee stains on drawings will be remembered and missed by his students.
Dave Marino
April 12, 2007
Proffessor Battaglia was not only a mentor but a good friend. His passion for the environment and the outdoors was inspirational to me and many students. My deepest regrets go out to his family and friends.
Rebecca Gaffron
April 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Rebecca Gaffron & Scott Tucker
Lisa Guiser
April 12, 2007
Jo,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your much loved husband. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen Stock
April 12, 2007
To the Battaglia family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Professor Battaglia was one of those rare people who had this way of quietly touching your life and, before you knew it, you found yourself knowing that he would be one of the coolest people you'd ever be lucky enough to meet. He will be missed on so many levels.
Edna / Bob Packer
April 12, 2007
Jo and family - We are so terribly saddened to see this in the paper today. You know that if there is ANYTHING that we can do for you, we will. Sending our deepest sympathies -
Matthew Harlow, RLA
April 12, 2007
Very sad news to hear. Professor Battaglia was very influential in development as a student and now in my career as a Landscape Architect. He taught me to "think outside of the box" before it became the popular phrase. He once asked me "if being a Landscape Architect was the right path for me". It was at that point I decided to take the practice seriously. Well nearly 20 years into my career, I guess the answer to his question to me was "yes".
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
David Dickson
April 12, 2007
Dear Mrs. Battaglia and Family,
I am truly saddened to learn of Mark's passing. He will be remembered by his students as an outstanding educator and all-around good guy. I am sure that you will be strengthened by a tremendous outpouring of support over the next days, weeks and months to come. Professor Bat (or "Bat Man" as we affectionately referred to him) was more than just a professor to his students. He was our friend.
May God bless you and your family,
David Dickson (Class of 1985)
Meghan Fiske
April 12, 2007
Professor Battaglia was an inspirational figure to so many students, and the wealth of knowledge that he had to give seemed limitless. I am thankful to have had that experience and am very, very sorry for your family's loss.
Linda Fisher
April 12, 2007
Dear Jo and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Fisher
Matt Renauld
April 12, 2007
Professor Battaglia's passion for the profession of landscape architecture made him an outstanding teacher, mentor and friend to all of his students in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Penn State.
I personally hold many fond memories of having studio classes and desk critiques with Mark. He had a unique style of teaching that personally guided me to a career in the profession.
We should all be grateful for the time and efforts he gave to teaching his students at Penn State. The profession has lost one of its true champions.
Mark's legacy will live on through the experiences of those whom he taught, mentored and guided.
My deepest sympathies...
Bryan Snellman
April 12, 2007
Ben,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roberta Young
April 12, 2007
Mark was a professor for my husband in 1993 and me in 1994. We always respected his wisdom of and appreaciation for natural systems. Our prayers go out to his family and friends, as he will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Tom Barner
April 12, 2007
I'm so so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I shared many a cups of coffee at Jodon's with Mark where we swapped many hunting and fishing stories. What a GREAT MAN. He will be greatly missed because he was so SPECIAL to so many people. May your loving memories bring you confort now and always.
Sincerely caring with deepest sympathy.
Michele (Hosterman) Peese
April 12, 2007
Deb,
So sorry to hear about your dad, it has been years since I had seen him (and you). The memories of him will help you through this time, as will your family.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele (Hosterman) Peese
April 12, 2007
Dear Mrs. Battaglia:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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