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Robert Battalini Obituary
Bob was a Chicago Police Officer for 40 years as a Detective and Sergeant in the youth division. In retirement Bob worked for 14 years as a Master Tour Guide on the Chicago River for Wendella Tours & Cruises. Board member of the Smokehouse Bay Club and volunteer at historical museum in Marco Island, FL. Lifelong Chicago White Sox fan.
Memorial visitation Tuesday February 6, 2024 at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. From 3:00 p.m. until time of service 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org
Info. 773-774-0366, colonialfuneral.com or heneghanfs.com
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for Robert Battalini
Keith
May 2, 2024
So Sorry for your loss
Bob was one of (good) kind
Funny story teller
Down to Earth
Nice guy
Great diehard SOX fan
He´ll surely be missed by many
Sharon Del Prete
February 10, 2024
Sherry:
I was very sad to hear of Bob´s passing. You and Bob were a highlight of joining the Battalini/DeBartolo family. I remember feeling nervous at the first family gathering I went to, not knowing anyone yet, but you and Bob made me feel so welcome. Your family´s joy and appreciation for life were contagious and I will always cherish those memories. Sherry, I wish you peace, love and blessings from above. Bob will be with you in spirit and I will be thinking of you both.
Love,
Sharon (& Mike) Del Prete
Deborah Moon
February 3, 2024
Dear Sherry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. We have such great memories from Oriole Ave and the many neighborhood gatherings. Bob always greeted us with a welcoming smile. May treasured memories and the love and support from family and friends help you with your loss. Sincerely, Laura and Deb
Carla Baretti
February 3, 2024
Sentite condoglianze, Carla Baretti
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Bill Kelly
February 2, 2024
I have worked with Bob at the Marco Island Museum as he worked as a dedicated volunteer! We got along as we were both former Police Detectives! Him Chicago and me Boston! Our conversations will be missed and may Bob RIP! Great guy and everyone who knows him here have heavy hearts!
Mary Sena Sturtz
February 2, 2024
Thank you Bob for all the wonderful memories in Ludington. Many happy times have flooded our thoughts. Love to the "whole family" from your Ludington family. I know he and dad are sharing a drink and golf stories.
XXXOO Mary, Ellie and Eleanor
Sandy and Tom Gordon
February 1, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
Eddie Then Sr.
February 1, 2024
Bob happy to have known you, worked on your cars as a kid next door to you. Woke you up several mornings using my air tools we had several discussions about that ! I loved the stories you would share with me. You did good raised a great family and helped the community through the CPD>. Proud to have known you. Condolences to Sherry and the Girls in this tough time. Eddie T&T Minocqua WI
Lisa (Battaglini) Panka
February 1, 2024
Sherry, Lara, Kristi, and Nikki,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob´s passing. I have wonderful memories of times together at family gatherings from my childhood. Bob was a kind, thoughtful, and generous man.
Lisa
Maria Sircher
February 1, 2024
Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathies to all of you. I fondly remember the picnics at Phil's beach and all the fun we had. I am sure he is laughing it up with my parents, especially my dad, Tony DeSeno. I will keep you all in my prayers during this very difficult time. Maria DeSeno Sircher
Nikki
February 1, 2024
God bless you and the Battalini family. What a special
Man who impacted so many peoples lives. His legend lives on.
Joel Krohn
January 31, 2024
Battalini family, we are saddened by your loss of Robert. May he rest in peace.
We are praying and thinking of you all.
Joel, Denise and the Krohn family.
George & Margaret Gibbs
January 31, 2024
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Bob was a great guy to know! George & Margaret Gibbs
Ginger Miller
January 31, 2024
Bob had a knack of story telling. Always held your attention. Great guy!!!
Mike Gaimari
January 31, 2024
Bob was one of the best story tellers that I Know. Great comedian also.
Very down to earth person.
Laura Schero
January 31, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you strength and support during this difficult time.
Bill Duffy
January 30, 2024
Sherry, Lara. Kristi and Nicki please know how much Bob meant to me and how much I will miss him. Always looked forward to our frequent get togethers so that the four of us could straighten out all the problems in the world. Bob, I´ll think of you often and never forget the good times we had
Rest in Peace My Friend
Gary Belschner
January 30, 2024
So sad to hear of Bob's passing. There were still so very many laughs to have. He is off on life's greatest adventure. Bob, you have left a family that is full and strong and full of love. I am sure you are proud of them all. God bless you Bob.
Blue Wells
January 30, 2024
Bob came on Nikki and I´s community connections zoom during E-learning (awful times Nikki would know) to talk about his experiences at a architecture tour guide in Chicago. It was one of the coolest things I remember from those times and something I will never forget. I always wanted to go on his tour and will be something I will appreciate forever hm willing to come and talk to us about his passion. His way of speaking and specifically his accent pulled me in the whole time her talked.
Monica Klasa
January 30, 2024
Bob was the dad I never had. The Battalinis took me under their wings as a 5 year old nerdy kiddo friend of Lara's and raised me as their own. I'm a better, quirkier and more boisterous gal for having been in his (and their) presence. I'm torn up over this news. There's never enough time with the people you love. I have too many memories to note...Peace, Robert J. Peace. - Jean Autry, Dzien Dobry. love always, Caca.
Julie Muscolino-Partipilo
January 30, 2024
I´m so saddened to learn about Bob´s passing. I remember him from childhood when my dad was also a police officer and when I used to babysit their daughters. We extend our love and condolences to Sherry and the entire family. I know my dad and brother are together in heaven with him.
The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home
February 4, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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