John "Jack" Battle

Mr. John “Jack” Battle, age 76, of Utica and Remsen, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with the love and support of his family. Born in Utica on February 2, 1932, John was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Rossley) Battle. He was raised and educated in Utica, and enlisted in the U. S. Coast Guard where he served his country stationed at a light house outside of Maine. On May 7, 1955 he married the former Anna Marie Rotundo who passed away on April 25, 1993; they were good friends and very comfortable with each other during their 37 years together. Jack was employed as a repairman with the All-Make Typewriter Company. A gifted musician, he was a talented drummer and performed with many local bands throughout the area. A highlight to his career was being the only Irishman in a “polka band”. An avid outdoorsman, he was an accomplished hunter, trapper, fisherman, and certified scuba diver who frequented the many beautiful lakes nestled in the Adirondacks. During his lifetime, Jack held a great affection for dogs and raised many beagles. He was well known to local Uticans and those in the Remsen area where he established many loyal and trusting friendships over the years. He was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church in Forestport. Jack is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Ann and Dennis Day, with whom he resided, Sandy and Jerry Hoyland, and Vicky and Frank Romanowski, all of Remsen; his sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Carol Battle of Utica, and John and Andrea Battle of Remsen; his 15 grandchildren; and his 11 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; his mother-in-law, Vicky Rotundo; and his in-laws, Carol Phillips, Anthony Rotundo, and Frank and Sue Rotundo. He also leaves his friend, Fred Kilburn and always held close to his heart the memory of his friend, Bob Kiefer. The family extends thanks to the nurses and staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital Allen Calder Wing for the kindness and compassion shown to Jack; and Dr. Joseph Raj and Dr. Sam Faradyan for their care and concern. Visitation will be held Monday (today) from 4:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jack’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday evening at 7:00 at the funeral home immediately upon the conclusion of visitation. Interment will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery.

John "Jack" Battle

February 2, 1932 - January 30, 2009