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Frank Battaglia Obituary

Battaglia, Frank P. 87 years, devoted husband of Muriel (nee Krause), loving father of Frank, Jr. C.P.D. (Bernadette), Austin, Ernest (Rosalie), Marie (Carl Steven) Slonkosky, Joseph (Stephanie) and Frederick (Jill), cherished grandfather of 23, fond brother of Josephine Palmisano and the late Maria, Anthony, Dorothy and Joseph. Funeral Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. at the Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Tuesday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-736-3833

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2005.

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John M. Monacelli

March 16, 2005

To the honorable Battaglia family,





I worked alongside Mr. Frank P. Battaglia for a little over eight years, actually since August 12, 1996. Being the president of the company, he also managed the retail department with great success. He has been and will always be in spirit the best person I have ever met. There may be others, but it won’t be easy to fill those shoes. He always spoke by using examples and proverbs. He was the best person to work with because he was down to earth. Also, I never felt intimidated or uncomfortable when speaking with him. In addition to his personable disposition, I admired his values, especially his honesty; the truth was his best friend. It has been a blessing for me to ever have met him and his family because their values reflect mine.You will live within me forever. I am sure you touched many people in positive ways, especially your employees.



God bless you and your family,



John M. Monacelli and family

Luis F. Avila and family

Theodore Pappas

February 24, 2005

The Battaglia Family-

My deepest sympathies on your loss. Mr. Battaglia was the best and I have nothing but fond memories.



Ted

Paul Levine

February 17, 2005

Dear Battaglia Family,

I want to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Battaglia family....I had the good fortune to meet Uncle Frank on several occassions....he was always cordial and good hearted ...yet a monolith of strength that he stood for and passed on to his children.....I would have liked to attend the wake but I too had recently lost my mother-in-law a few days earlier and recovering from hip surgeory...I will always have very fond memories of Uncle Frank..."May the Lord embrace him at Heaven's gate"....Paul Levine

Gus Locallo

February 17, 2005

To The Family of Frank Battaglia:

My children played Little League Baseball when Frank devoted his time to teach and coach his team. We all had a lot of respect and love for him. He always remembered and asked about their welfare. Whenever my brother Joe would see Frank, he would always ask how is your brother Gus doing in Arizona, say hello for me. We will all miss Frank.

John Falduto

February 16, 2005

Dear Fred and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Beth Locallo-Allegretti

February 15, 2005

Dear Battaglia Family,



My deepest sympathy for your great loss. My family has many warm and wonderful memories of Frank. He truly will be missed by the Locallo family.

Annette Hudok

February 15, 2005

Dear Joe and family



I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tim Watkins

February 15, 2005

With deepest sympathy for your loss. A great man with a great legacy.

Margi Battaglia Kaminski

February 14, 2005

Dear Aunt Tutz, Frank Jr., Austin, Ernie, Marie, Joe and Fred,



I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. Given the circumstances of his illness, it is comforting to know that he now rests. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.



I will always remember Uncle Frank as a man of great stature and strength. I know that he loved wrestling, baseball and football. He instilled that passion in his boys, who all excelled in sports. What a legacy even to his grandchildren! I see his namesake, Frank, who is often found in the sportspages for high school wrestling, is following in his grandfather's footsteps.



The greatest legacy he leaves is that of a family man. To be married for six decades . . . to raise six children . . . to enjoy the blessing of 23 grandchildren . . . What an abundant life!



You remain in our thoughts and prayers.



with love,

Margi Battaglia Kaminski



"For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life."

John 3:16

Diana Locallo Vera

February 14, 2005

Dear Muriel and family,



I would like to extend my condolences for the loss of Frank. My father always spoke of him. He was a wonderful man and I remember him with fondness.

Sincerely,

Diana Locallo

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