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Carl Battinelli Obituary
Carl was a local builder and owned his own company, Carl A. Battinelli and Son, for fifty-eight years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the US Marines serving in WWII and having fought in the Battle of Guada Canal, and participated in action against the enemy in Okanawa. He was also a commanding officer of the Young Marines of Stamford and an active member of the Italian Center of Stamford, as well as its' Men's Club.
He is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Helen Rekos Battinelli; was the devoted father to a daughter, Carol DeSiato; a son, Carl A. Battinelli, Jr. and his wife Sue; two sisters, Ursula Rich; and Rita Murphy; two brothers, Pasquale and Louis Battinelli; and a brother-in-law, Bill Zaccagnino; the adoring grandfather to six grandchildren, Louis DeSiato III and his wife Dana of Moscow, PA; Christopher DeSiato of Stamford; Kara Battinelli; Katelyn Battinelli; Carl A. Battinelli III; and Paul Battinelli all of Stamford; and a great-granddaughter, Lexi Ann DeSiato of Moscow, PA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Anne Zaccagnino; a brother, Ralph Battinelli; and a son-in- law, Louis P. Desiato, Jr.
Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Tuesday (TODAY), April 3, 2007 from 4:00 Ð 8:00 PM. A funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home at 9:10 AM on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 and proceed to St. Leo Parish, 24 Roxbury Road, Stamford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are made in Carl's name to a charity of one's choice. www.cognetta.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Battinelli
Katherine Dziezyc
April 6, 2007
Sorry to read about Carl's death and I share your loss since I just lost my husband of 58 yrs. and my son at age 21 in 1975 who had been a Young Marine and had thoroughly enjoyed the experience Carl had provided him and his cousin.
Mrs. Katherine Durso Dziezyc
formerly of Stamford, Ct for 60 yrs. now a resident of Salisbury, NC for 22 yrs.
Brenda Rosian
April 5, 2007
Helen, I just learned about Carl and Louis and I can't imagine how you and Carol and the families are feeling. We send our love to you all.
Brenda, Michael & Flo
Bobby Palmer
April 5, 2007
Helen - so very sorry for your loss. It was great to have know you and Carl all these years. Love, Bobby Palmer, Melbourne, Florida
Richard & Faythe Valenzon
April 5, 2007
To the entire Battinelli Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon Tappe
April 4, 2007
TO All of the Battinelli Family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You will have many friends around you should you need anything. Carl will be greatly missed.
JohnnyRay Manzella
April 3, 2007
To the Battinelli Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time may God bless you and your family. God speed
Love
JohnnyRay,Elaina and family
RICHARD & PATTIE PROWSE
April 3, 2007
TO THE BATTINELLI/DESIATO FAMILY,
MY APOLOGIES FOR BEING UNABLE TO ATTEND, BUT MY DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES ARE EXTENDED TO THE FAMILIES.
Laura DeFelice
April 3, 2007
Carol,
We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and your husband. This is such a trying time for you and your family. May the strength of God and the prayers of all who love and know you see you through this most difficult time.
Laura DeFelice and the staff of the Sleep Center
Dom Bria
April 3, 2007
Carol and family... again I feel overwhelmed by your loss and hope you find prayers to comfort you. You are truly amazing people and my god bless you all. We are thinking of you.
Love, Dom and Dawn Bria
Danielle Colangelo - Sibilia
April 3, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Nancy Vitti, Mary, Tommy, And Jodi Jacobellis
April 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Josephine Battinelli
April 3, 2007
Helen and family. I share your grief having gone thru this less than a year ago with the death of my husband Ralph. Anna Gloria, Ralph and Carl are at peace and resting now and will be having Easter together. Love and Prayers your sister-in-law Josephine Battinelli
Toni DeCarlo
April 3, 2007
Helen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your beautiful family. Carl will ALWAYS be remembered for his kindness to all of us who knew him. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love, Toni
John Roman
April 3, 2007
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
Charlie Visconti
April 3, 2007
Pat& Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Charlie & Cheryl
Joanne Kulis
April 3, 2007
Dear Carol and family. I can not express my heart felt sorry for all of you. God bless you and your family, Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Love Joanne & Richard Kulis
Marylee Gerardi-Ritchey
April 3, 2007
Our Prayers are with the entire family; Marylee Gerardi Ritchey
Richard Berube,Mr. & Mrs.
April 3, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.God bless you and your family.
Joe Gerardi
April 3, 2007
Our Prayers are with the entire family; Joe & Midge Gerardi
Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli
April 3, 2007
Mrs. Desiato, Lou and CHristopher:
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli
Stan and Janice Cackowski
April 3, 2007
Dear Helen and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Vanech-Lehaney
April 3, 2007
Hellen & Family,
I do not think there was a time when I saw Carl and he was not smiling, laughing or sharing a fun memory! Know that we are thinking of you and know that he will always be remembered as a special person he was.
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