Ray Battaglia

Aurelio "Ray" Joseph Battaglia, age 83, of Highland Park, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick.
Born in Highland Park, he was a lifelong resident. Ray had served in the Navy during World War II. He was a communicant at St. Paul the Apostle R.C. Church in Highland Park.
Many years ago, Ray had worked as a radio and television repairman for Dash Electronics in Highland Park. He went on to own and operate Ricci's Pizza in Franklin Park before finishing up his working career as a technician with the Highland Park Water & Sewer Department retiring about 10 years ago.
Ray was pre-deceased by his wife, Tina, in 2006.
He is survived by his children; Marie Fingerhut and her husband, Michael of Monmouth Junction, Thomas Battaglia and his wife, Karen, of Easley, South Carolina, and Ray Battaglia of Princeton, a sister, Teresa Chicarilla of Edison, a brother, Joseph Battaglia, of Toms River, four grandchildren, Katy, Zack, and Hannah Fingerhut and Ryan Battaglia and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Liturgy

Saturday February 28, 2009 , 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle R.C. Church

Calling Hours: 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday February 27, 2009

Facts Born: August 23, 1925
Place of Birth: Highland Park, N.J.
Death: February 24, 2009
Place of Death: St. Peter's Unversity Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J.
Survived By Marie Fingerhut, Daughter
Thomas Battaglia, Son
Ray Battaglia, Son
Teresa Chicarilla, Sister
Joseph Battaglia, Brother
Katy Fingerhut, Grand-daughter
Zack Fingerhut, Grand-son
Hannah Fingerhut, Grand-daughter
Ryan Battaglia, Grand-son
Preceded in Death By Tina Battaglia (2006), Spouse


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