October 19, 2017
Rose Battista, 90, of Oswego died Thursday October 19, 2017 at St. Luke Health Services. She was born in Oswego the daughter of late James and Angelina (Parro) Barillo. She was employed with several manufacturing companies throughout Oswego County, and retired from SUNY Oswego from the housekeeping department. Mrs. Battista was a communicant of St. Joseph Church. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas “Pat” Battista. Mrs. Battista is survived by her loving children Patricia (Richard) Cummings of Oswego, Rosemary (Arnie Whiting) Ingersoll of Oswego, James Battista of Oswego, John (Mary Jane) Battista of Oswego, and Mary Battista of Oswego, 9 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. In addition she is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law Mary Ann (William) Pierce, Frances Hibbert, and Sam (Anna) Battista. Mrs. Battista was predeceased by her siblings Grace King, Frances Brancato, Josephine Barillo, Michael, James, John, Peter, and Joseph Barillo. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Church, Oswego. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oswego. Calling hours will be Monday 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th. St. Oswego.
Rosie was an amazing woman and our deepest condolences to the family. Patsy & Rosie were a couple that truly enjoyed life and did an amazing job of raising their family. They were both full of life and joy and we will always remember their laughter. Rosie’s passing is with great sorrow but we are also consoled in knowing that she has been re-united with the love of her life. We know her spirit will live on and we have another angel to look over us. God Bless you Rosie!
Dear Rosemary, Patty and families – My sincere condolences on your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sincerely, Becky Trenca O’Kane and Family