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Gerard Batti Obituary
Gerard V. Batti, 73, of Naples, FL and Austerlitz, NY, formerly of Bedford, NY, passed away suddenly on August 22. Gerard was born to Nancy Leto and James Batti in the Bronx.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis of 50 years and his 3 children; Lisa Muoio and her husband Frank, Dr. James Batti and his wife Holly, and Alaina Pratley and her husband Preston. He also has 6 grandchildren: Michael, Kevin, Noelle, Julia, Jack, and Luke. He is also survived by a brother, James Batti, Jr and his wife Rosemary of Wyckoff, NJ. Gerard will be dearly missed.
Gerard worked for UMEX Company in Greenwich, CT, a division of Unilever for 27 years with the last 17 years serving as President. During his retirement, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and spending time with his loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 25 from 5:00-9:00pm at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 26 at St. Michael the Archangel RC Church, 469 North Street, Greenwich, CT. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Mausoleum, Greenwich.
Contributions in his memory may be made to The Cancer and Wellness Center, Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 E Main St, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerard Batti
Barbara Wagner
September 9, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 3, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the entire Batti family. May a lifetime of wonderful memories serve to give you strength and bring you peace through this very difficult time.
Idelle and Phil Skriloff
Annette Brathwaite
August 31, 2014
Dear Phyllis and Family, So sorry to hear of Gerard's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through this hard time. Deepest sympathy. Annette Traina Brathwaite
Mark & Tita Van Vleet
August 30, 2014
So sorry to hear of Gerry passing. He was always a great gentleman and had a wonderful sense of humor. He touched many lives and will be missed.
Monica
August 30, 2014
Phil
Can'express how shocked I was to hear about Gerard. He was such a commanding presence and certainly your soulmate!Your kids and grandkids are going to get you through this,I know this for a fact Your strength will come from them and within yourself.Pease know your loved a lot!!
Thinkng of you
monica
August 29, 2014
Dear Phyllis, Oscar and I were so sorry to hear of Gerard's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you can find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you have. Our deepest sympathy. Susan and Oscar - Naples
August 29, 2014
Dear Phyllis, Alana and Family, Buddy and I were so sorry to hear of Gerard's passing. We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, Buddy and Gerry Thompson
August 28, 2014
Dear Phyllis, we are so sad to hear the terrible news of Gerard's passing. Please know our love and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. He will surely be missed! Thinking of you now, as always. Erma and Mike Cummings
Bryan Haefner
August 27, 2014
I'm still totally devastated by the sudden loss of such a great man, words can't express how sorry I am for Phillis and the rest of his family and friends . I only knew Gerald for a short time but he left a lasting impression on me and we became quick buddies . My painting company has spent the last six weeks working on the exterior of his log cabin in upstate NY, we recently completed the first stage of the project while he was in Floridia and I was looking forward to seeing him when he returned last week . I actually spoke to him twice on the phone the day he died , during what turned out to be our last conversation we were joking around about him being late for our appointment because he was still at the beauty salon , I said "I hope you're waiting for your wife because if you're not you're gonna be there all day " he laughed hysterically and we agreed to meet Saturday morning, unfortunately that meeting never happened and that will haunt me for a long time, I will miss him and his great sense of humor and incredible personality . I'm honored to be able to call him my friend . RIP
August 27, 2014
Phyllis so sorry for your loss of Gerrard. My thoughts are with you.
Wendy Maxwell
Mike and Mary Reilly
August 27, 2014
We were shocked to learn of Gerard's passing. Our deepest thoughts are with you Phyllis .
Marion & Tony
August 26, 2014
Phyllis & Family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gerard, and will always remember him for his kindness, caring ways, and his great love for his wife and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences,
Jennifer Lawrence
August 26, 2014
Phyllis, we just all are thinking about you so much and sending you love, love, love. Gerard was such a sweet man and he absolutely loved you SO MUCH. What an incredible blessing to have that kind of love in your lifetime.
Lael Locke
August 26, 2014
Phyllis, we are all devastated by Gerard's untimely passing. He was a sweet, funny, gentle man. Everyone's thoughts at The Firm are with you and your family and we all send our love your way.
Richard Staloch
August 26, 2014
The Lord works in ways we do not understand. His ways are not ours.
August 26, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Phyllis. May you find peace and comfort from the love of family and friends.
All our best.
Tom, Donna, Josh and Matt Carlucci
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 26, 2014
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
albert s kestnbaum
August 26, 2014
My condolences on Gerry's passing.
We worked together at one of his first jobs, in Marketing at JB Williams Co.
I remember him not only as a very capable young man but also as extremely affable and sincere.
Please accept my condolences.
Patricia Deering O'Connor
August 26, 2014
I just read in our paper that Gerard passed away. I would like to send my sincere Sympathy to you & your family &'his brother James. My brother Joe Deering (who passed away on 1/1/2013) & I Patricia Deering O'Connor grew up with Gerard & James in the Country Club section of the Bronx. I miss the old gang & just wanted to let you know you are all in my thoughts & prayers. I had a lot of good memories of the old gang. Please let James know I send my Sincere Sympathy to him also.
August 26, 2014
I saw this in my paper & wanted to send my sincere sympathy to your family & to James his brother. My brother Joe Deering (who passed away 1/1/2013) & I Patricia Deering O'Connor grew up with Gerard & Jimmy in the Bronx in the Country Club section. I have many fond memories of all his friends. I was so very sorry to read about Gerard's passing, please let Jimmy know I send my thoughts & prayers & think of the old gang a lot.
Patricia Deering O'Connor Pearl River, NY
August 25, 2014
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Batti family. Our love and prayers go to Phyllis in this difficult time. You both have made a mark in our lives and we are blessed to have known Gerard. God bless.
Marie & Paul Moorehead (Naples, FL)
August 25, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Batti family . We will keep you in our thought and prayers during this difficult time. Thinking of you and the fond memories of Gerard at the Quarry.
Chris and Joan Makres
August 25, 2014
Psalms 118:6, tells us that God is on our side, what could earthling men possibly do to us. How encouraging to know no matter what we go through, such as the death of a loved one, God is always with us.
50th Anniversary Celebration
Dana and Steve Meek
August 25, 2014
We feel so very blessed to have known Gerard who epitomized what it is to be a loving,Christian,family man. He will be sorely missed by the Quarry community. Phyllis and family, our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bob Fogel
August 25, 2014
My sincere condolences to Phyllis and the entire Batti family. I did not realize how good the UMEX days were until many years later. Gerry had much to do with that. God bless you all.
August 25, 2014
Dear Phyllis and the Batti family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of our beloved Gerard. Although we've only known Phyllis and Gerard for a short time we recognized that they were soul mates. You knew by the way they looked and interacted with each other how deeply in love they were.
Gerard was a sincere and compassionate person who was all about family and friends. A man who was completely in love with Phyllis and with his family. He was a soft spoken, unassuming, yet charismatic gentle man. We are all better people for having known Gerard.
Rest in Peace Gerard and Godspeed.
Love,
Alicia, Bill and Mom
Joe and Julie Boudreau
August 25, 2014
Thinking if you and your family during this difficult time. We feel blessed to have know Gerard. What a wonderful man who had such a positive impact on so many of us at the Quarry. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Joe and Julie Boudreau
50th Anniversary Celebration
August 25, 2014
Brian Madden
August 25, 2014
Phyllis and Family, I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Gerry. Hew was such a class man filled with kindness and good humor. I have many fond memories of him from my days serving on his sales Team at UMEX. May he rest in peace and May God's Gentle Love provide you all what you need at this time of great loss.
Gianna Farrell
August 25, 2014
I feel truly blessed to have known such a kindhearted gentleman. All my heart and love to Mrs. Batti and the Batti family. May you find comfort in your memories during this difficult time.
neighbor
August 25, 2014
Please accept my deep condolenses for your bereavement. There is much comfort Insaih 41:10
Robin Willis
August 25, 2014
My condolonces to Phyllis and the entire Batti family. Gerry was such a spirited guy, fun to be around, always quick-witted. He will be missed by the Pulte Homes family at The Quarry. Robin Willis
Judith Martin-Becker
August 25, 2014
The Batti and Posimato family were our neighbors while growing up in the Bronx. Gerard and Phyllis were part of our family. He was a lovely man, and we will miss knowing he is among us.God Bless his family and keep them well.
August 25, 2014
My condolences to the Batti family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your love one.
Mary Bennewate
August 25, 2014
It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Mr. Batti was one of my favorite people, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of his passing, My heart goes out to Mrs. Batti, and family. I am so honored to have been a part of his life, he will be so dearly missed at the Quarry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help from Naples. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deborah Kalas
August 25, 2014
May God Bless you and your family. Many fond memories from the UMEX gang.
Lori (Kerslake) Conner
August 25, 2014
To Alaina and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad. We remember him as the devoted and generous patriarch of the Batti Family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers and hope you find peace in the memories of the times shared with your dad.
With love - Lori, Drew, Fox and Robert Conner
Linda & Herb Chorbajian
August 25, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Gerard. We only knew him for such a short time, but he will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
August 25, 2014
We have been privileged to know Gerard for only 4 years as our neighbor and friend in the Quarry. We will sadly miss his warmth and wisdom. A great conversationalist and always good company. Once again our deepest sympathy to Phyllis and family
Love Angie and Terry Money
The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home
August 25, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Charlie & Carol Martin
August 24, 2014
Phyllis and Family: Carol and I were shocked to learn of Gerard's passing, especially in such an unexpected manner. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of great loss. From our days on Waterbury Avenue and our almost daily trek to Manhattan College, we had a close relationship. Gerard was a big man with a gentle personality and always interested in my AF career. We had many good times over the years - and it was so fulfilling to see your family grow and be so successful. Your recent 50th Anniversary is a testament to your enduring and loving relationship.
The days ahead will be tough, but let's hope family and friends will bring mutual support and love as we all grieve this loss.
Bob & Deb Bussiere
August 24, 2014
Phyllis our hearts break for the unexpected loss of Gerard, the love of your life and a friend to all who knew him. We will miss him. Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Deb Bussiere
August 24, 2014
Gerard. Your light will burn forever in our hearts.
Alma & Jim Rainey
August 24, 2014
No words can truly convey how truly sorry we are to hear that our good friend Gerard has left us.He was a quite man but had a strong presence. Jerry you will be missed greatly by your Quarry Family! To Phyllis & family we are so sorry for your loss.Know how much we care & we will keep you in our prayers. With love & sympathy.
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