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August Battaglia Obituary

Battaglia, August J. beloved husband of the late Josephine R. (nee Granato), loving father of Joseph (Donna), and the late Marie E. Olsen and Patricia R. Battaglia, cherished grandfather of Debbie and Eddie Norton, Joey-Lynn (James) Pinaglia and Crissy Battaglia, precious great-grandfather of Anthony, Eddie and Emily. Survived by sister-in-laws, Elaine Cari, Julia and Minnie Battaglia, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to Santa Lucia Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of St. Albert the Great K of C and O.N.I.A.C and Loyal Patron of Horseshoe Casino. Please omit flowers. Visitation Monday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2008.

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The DiSilvio Family

March 30, 2008

Dear Joe, Donna, JoeyLynn and Family,

Our deepest sympathy go to you all. We were so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.

Our Love,
Frank, Debbie and Family

MIKE & JILL DI FOGGIO

March 24, 2008

JOE....SOOOO SORRY TO SEE THAT YOUR DAD HAS PASSED. MIKE & I SEND OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY. SORRY WE CAN'T MAKE THE WAKE.

Samantha Ferrari

March 24, 2008

Dear Chrissie or as your grandfather would say, Christy,
I know this is a very difficult time for you. You are so very blessed with having such a wonderful grandfather in your life for so many years. That in itself is a gift.
My prayers are with you and the entire Battaglia family.
I love you.

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