"Ninz, You were a good friend to me and Vinny, I still have very good memories of the good times we had as teenagers and when you visited Vin and me in Calif. You wrote very comforting e-mail to me when Vin died and I will always remember your kindness. God Bless your family. and keep you always. "
In loving memory of
Nunzio J. Battista
November 25, 1930 - February 25, 2012
Nunzio was a son, brother, husband, father grandfather, and great grandfather.
Most people know my dad as Sonny. He was a very proud man. So many of you may not know that he was battling pancreatic cancer. This was a man that up until this time in his life was never sick, Dad never even took an asprin when he got a headache. He had pancreatic surgery and was doing well. He got sick a few weeks ago and the cancer took over, my dad fought this fight really hard but the cancer finally won!!
My father had a really full life. He was in 3 branches of the service... he was really proud that he could be a part of protecting what he loved the United States of America. He raised and provided for his family. Dad held a job in the city of N.Y for over 30 years while also working a second job.
He later moved our family to Florida where he had a house built for us and the family still lives in it. He did get a job with a cable company and worked at that job till the day he died.
My father being as proud as he was never really talked about the things he accomplished in this life and things he did for others. So I felt this was just a small look into his life and accomplishments. He is now with the love of his life our mother and they are both angels in Heaven without pain.
Cherish all the moments you have because they soon will become MEMORIES.
Tributes
"Everytime I see a Cardinal, I will always think of you. RIP Uncle Sonny. xo"
"Nunzio,(Sonny) My beloved Brother. You have left and gone from us to Heaven. Now you are in the hands of God and the Angles, and your beloved wife Patricia. You will be dearly missed by me and all your Family and friends, and i will miss visiting you and our many phone conversations. Love always, your loving sister, Maria."
"Sonny. never called you Nunzio why I don't know but Sonny always fit you to me and so many others who knew you and loved you. You are the best Brother a Sister could want, you've done so much for so many. I will miss you and Pray for you always. I have so many fond memories of you and will always treasure them. Rest in Peace Dear Brother. Sonny you know how much I love you and always will. Your Sister Johanna."
"Nunz,Sonny and I go back over 60 years. It all began on a baseball team on St. Raymond Ave. Bronx New York. He was my best friend there. We both moved on and served our country during the same years. I married and moved to Penna., he to Florida. We kept in touch by PC and phone calls. I talked with him about a week before he passed. He shall be missed by me and many others. Nunz, you were a dear friend. I loved you. BIG GUY . ANDY FARINA"
"Rest in peace Uncle Sonny."
"Sonny,
God looked down, and thought those folks there on earth
need a ??special Angel? and God sent you.
To watch over you?To love and protect?Everything that you do
And now that you??ve mastered the tasks He has given you
You have proved that you are a good father, grandfather,
the best friend any one could want, underneath that rough exterior
you have shared the love you have for God and that you
have a strong desire to do good and -
you did good in a special way that only you, Sonny could.
His plan here on earth for you is now completed the Lord sent for you
The Lord??s called his angel ,,, To bring you new birth
On the wings of your angel?You flew to the light
Where the Lord waited to welcome you into his sight
Your eyes are now open.. Bathed in radiant beams
The Lord has shone on you..
No, ??tis not in dreams
Your angel has lead where He wants you to be
Up there in His presence For eternity"