Peter George Battista, Jr.
October 7, 1942 ~ August 31, 2010
Peter George Battista, Jr., 67, of Bridgeville, PA, formerly of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in the Washington Hospital, Washington, PA. Born October 7, 1942 in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of the late Peter George and Margaret Rose Rumics Battista, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife Janice Garry Battista and brother Robert James Battista.
Peter was a 1960 graduate of Madonna High School and attended Marshall University. He retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a foreman in the Strip Steel Department. Mr. Battista was a member of the WSX 25-Year Club and was a very active member of the Weirton Madonna High School Boosters.
Peter is survived by his sons Gary Battista and his wife "Timmie" of Brigantine, NJ and Thomas Battista and his wife Angela of Winslow Township, NJ; sister Toni Battista Applegate of Seven Fields, PA; devoted loved one Sharon Battista of Bridgeville, PA; step-mother Clara Battista of Weirton; grandchildren Sarah and Tyler Anthony Battista and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Thursday from 3-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Services will be celebrated 11AM Friday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer officiating. Private entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss, we felt bad to hear of Pete’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Tom and Gary, We are very sorry for you loss. Pete was a wonderful man and we will miss him. Love Nikki, Dan, and Elena
Tom, Gary, Timmie & Angela: There are no words to to express our heartfelt sympathy on your loss. Know that you are in our prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Mr. & Mrs. C
To Pete’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Pete, even though I hadn’t seen him in over 45 years. We were high school classmates and roomed together at Marshall our freshman year.
To Pete’s family, I am very sadden to hear about Pete. I will always remember him as a hard nose supervisor but a cream puff of a guy. Pete and I worked together at Weirton Steel Temper Mill. I could not have asked for a better co-worker. However, he was a better friend. I could always count on him to assist me and support me. He was truly a very nice person. I will pray for him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this trying time. Pete was loved and will be missed by many.
Gary, Tommy and Battista Family, My heartfelt sympathy on the death of your dad. Growing up, I used to talk to him when I worked at Village Dairy. As an adult, I was fortunate enough to call him my friend. May God bless his soul and give comfort to his loved ones. Coach Paul
Dearest Tommy (and Gary)and Family, I’m enclosing something I wrote when we lost my Father 7 years ago. Losing my Dad was the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced. I’m so glad your father got to meet Tyler before he passed. My condolences and prayers are with you at this time. …… Walk with us Dad, Keep a hold of our hands. We still have much to learn, That we have yet to understand. Keep guiding us Dad, Steering us from dangers everyday. Keep pushing us to do our best At home, at work, at play. We’ll always need your gentle hand, To guide us as we grow. So stay alongside us dad, We still have a’ways to go! xoxo God Bless
Gary and Tom, You have my deepest sympothy in the loss of your Dad. I will be thinking of you both as time goes by. Take care Love & Prayers, Debbie
Hello Tom, Gary & Family, I remember hanging out at Pete’s house with you Tom. Pete would let us have the rec room which was a real treat because it was seperate from the rest of the house & we would have it all to ourselves! Pete would set us up with Domino’s Pizza & we would watch Friday Night Videos in the rec room. When the boys cut the grass & Grandparents house too, Pete would treat us to soda, after which we would play under the big willow tree & on the the grassy hill. I can remember his big smile & kind eyes behind his black glasses as he would fix Tom lunch & patiently watch Tom eat while asking him about school & sports. He really enjoyed converstation with his son, no matter how simple the topic. Pete took us MHS games, and supported our WWF phase! I owe Pete a big thank you for when he installed the cement pad and hoop. I cherish the time spent playing 2 on 2 with Gary and Nick. Miss you Pete! Thanks for taking me in. Thinking of you Tom.
Gary and Tom, I am so sorry about your Dad. I had just spoken to him around the 4th of July and he gave the good news of his new grandson. I was in AC and was to try to get in touch with you both, but time ran out. He was going to call me now that he had my correct number. He was a great friend and I have so many great memories of him and Mike which I think of alot. May God bless him and you and your families. Love Eleanor
Toni and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will always remember how Pete used to tease us relentlessly. My prayers and thoughts are with you. My sympathies, Francine Bundy Swiger
I’m so very sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I hadn’t heard from him in sometime so I knew something must have happened. He was a great guy. We went to MU together