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Joseph Battista Obituary
87, of Johnston, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara N. (Stafford) Battista. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Antonetta (Pandozzi) Battista.
Joseph was a cement mason in the construction industry; and a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran.
He was the devoted father of Paul J. Battista and his wife Camille of Vero Beach, FL, Mark V. Battista and his wife Debra of Johnston and Tracy A. Folgo and her husband Robert of North Providence; cherished grandfather of Rachel & Jessica and her husband Brendan, Alexandra & Isabella and GP & Giuliana; and loving great-grandfather of Aidan, Camden and Ethan.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Friday, November 23rd at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 179 Academy Ave., Providence at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. VISITING HOURS are FRIDAY MORNING from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Christina Battista
November 16, 2020
Thinking of you Uncle Joe. Sending you hugs in Heaven. ❤
David Battista
November 19, 2019
On the occasion of the one-year anniversary of Uncle Joe's passing, I've requested additional trees to be planted in Israel. May this serve as a living tribute to his memory. To that end, I am reminded of a famous quote by the Roman statesman, Cicero, "The life of the dead is placed on the memories of the living. The love you gave in life keeps people alive beyond their time. Anyone who was given love will always live on in another's heart."
With love, David M. Battista, MD
Olga Henriquez
November 23, 2018
Dear Camila and Family, You and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your father.Olga and Leo Henriquez
Carol Hickmon
November 22, 2018
so sorry for your loss he was a kind and a wonderful soul he is with the angels GOD BLESS your gourmet diner family
Carol Hickmon
November 22, 2018
To the Battista family very sorry for your loss he was such a kind man and we were blessed to have known him. He is now with the Angels God bless The Gourmet Diner
David Battista
November 22, 2018
To Paul, Mark, Tracey and your families,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Uncle Joe had many qualities I admire: he was kind, gentle and a principled man, which are all in short supply these days. He will be missed. I will keep him, and your families, in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
David Battista, M.D.
Dr. Frank Giampietro
November 21, 2018
To Paul, Mark, Tracey and the entire Battista family, my deepest sympathies on the passing of Joe. I feel blessed to have known both your parents for most of my life. As Paul shared with me, they are now together again. May that bring some peace to you in this time of sorrow.
Lori Zorabedian
November 21, 2018
To Tracy Mark andPaul and the hole Family I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad may he rest in peace he was a wonderful Person I will always call and we'll Unle Joe!
Stephanie Letourneau
November 21, 2018
So sorry for your loss Tracy and Bobby . May he Rest In Peace
Kathy Augustyn (Frost)
November 21, 2018
Mark, Paul,Tracy and to your families I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your dad.
Peg Tweedy (Frost)
November 21, 2018
Tracy, Mark and Paul I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your dad from Kepler street. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Azar
November 21, 2018
Paul, Mark, Tracy, and families. I was saddened to hear of Mr B's passing. I have nothing but fond memories of him and your mom from our years on Kepler Street. May your memories hold you in this time. May he rest in eternal peace.
Christina Battista
November 20, 2018
My deepest sympathy to to all that loved this wonderful man. Uncle Joe will always have a special place in my heart. To Paul, Camille, Mark, Debi, Tracy, Bobby, Jessica, Rachael, Alex, Bella, GP, Giuliana, Cam, Ethan, & Aidan my deepest sympathy. If you need anything please let me know.
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