Frances J. Battista, 86, of Colts Neck, passed away on Sunday, April 7. Born in Nanticoke, PA. she married her loving husband Ralph in July 1956. They moved to Colts Neck in 1962 where they raised their family. Fran was the Director of Nursing at Emery Manor in Matawan for many years. In her retirement …
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Frances J. Battista, 86, of Colts Neck, passed away on Sunday, April 7.
Born in Nanticoke, PA. she married her loving husband Ralph in July 1956. They moved to Colts Neck in 1962 where they raised their family. Fran was the Director of Nursing at Emery Manor in Matawan for many years.
In her retirement she enjoyed baking and was known by many for her delicious cookies. Fran always enjoyed having her family around and especially enjoyed when everyone got together for holidays. She was happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Fran is survived by her husband, Ralph N. Battista; her children Anthony Battista and wife Mary; Joseph Battista and wife, Michele; Lisa Battista and partner, Doug Murphy; John Battista and partner, Agnes Debicz; Paul Battista and wife, Lisa; her son-in-law Richard Caiafa; her sister Mary Alby; and her 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Fran was preceded in death by her daughter, Maria Caiafa, on February 23, 2019 and by an infant daughter, Dorothy.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 10 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Leo the Great R.C. Church, 50 Hurleys Lane, Lincroft, NJ on Thursday April 11 at 11:30 AM. Entombment will follow at St. Gabriel Mausoleum, 549 County Road 520, Marlboro, NJ.
To share a memory of Fran or to post a condolence for her family, please visit her page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
Doreen Prinzo
left a message on April 10, 2019:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. Hugs to you and your family at this difficult time.
Karen Kraft Rehrig
left a message on April 9, 2019:
I have great memories of Mrs. Battista's graciousness while we were growing up. Great times!
Christine Boyle
left a message on April 9, 2019:
John and Family, I am so very very heart broken for all of you. You are in my prayers during this terrible sadness and always. May God watch over you. All My Love, Christine Boyle
Karen Grassi
left a message on April 9, 2019:
From the very first time I met Aunt Fran I felt at ease. She was so very kind to me! She and Uncle Ralph were always so inquisitive and encouraging each time we came together at family reunions. I have always felt very blessed to have married into a family that was so gentle and thoughtful. I will miss her.
Olivier, Audrey, Astrid Leroy
left a message on April 9, 2019:
As a very old friend of John, my daughters and I, even being at a so long distance, wanted to express our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to John and his familly.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michael Grassi
left a message on April 9, 2019:
I remember Aunt Fran as very family oriented... her own but the extended family too. When we would see her she always wanted to know how we and and our kids were doing. Always inviting us to visit them and the shore ... and she would be happy to watch our children :) We never managed to take her up on those offers but I had no doubt that she would have been happy to do it and would have loved to have the time together. Seemed to be happy with the more the merrier...
Mel
left a message on April 9, 2019:
To the family of Frances,
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Frances was loved by all and I can only imagine the pain you are feeling. May you find comfort and peace in the promise that our Heavenly Father Jehovah has for those who have died as well as their loved one. This is found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 46:1. My deepest condolences.
Ludmila Battista
left a message on April 9, 2019:
I'm so glad I got to see Aunt Fran one last time recently- even if under such sad circumstances. She was always so very sweet to me...even when I first started dating Rich and trying to navigate my way around the immense family, she was always so sweet and welcoming to me....I always had someone to sit by and chat with when I didn't quite know too many people yet....she always made me feel so welcome. I'm saying a special prayer for her tonight and sending warm hugs and hopes for comfort to all of the family!
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Doreen Prinzo
left a message on April 10, 2019:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. Hugs to you and your family at this difficult time.
Karen Kraft Rehrig
left a message on April 9, 2019:
I have great memories of Mrs. Battista's graciousness while we were growing up. Great times!
Christine Boyle
left a message on April 9, 2019:
John and Family, I am so very very heart broken for all of you. You are in my prayers during this terrible sadness and always. May God watch over you. All My Love, Christine Boyle
Karen Grassi
left a message on April 9, 2019:
From the very first time I met Aunt Fran I felt at ease. She was so very kind to me! She and Uncle Ralph were always so inquisitive and encouraging each time we came together at family reunions. I have always felt very blessed to have married into a family that was so gentle and thoughtful. I will miss her.
Olivier, Audrey, Astrid Leroy
left a message on April 9, 2019:
As a very old friend of John, my daughters and I, even being at a so long distance, wanted to express our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to John and his familly.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michael Grassi
left a message on April 9, 2019:
I remember Aunt Fran as very family oriented... her own but the extended family too. When we would see her she always wanted to know how we and and our kids were doing. Always inviting us to visit them and the shore ... and she would be happy to watch our children :) We never managed to take her up on those offers but I had no doubt that she would have been happy to do it and would have loved to have the time together. Seemed to be happy with the more the merrier...
Mel
left a message on April 9, 2019:
To the family of Frances,
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Frances was loved by all and I can only imagine the pain you are feeling. May you find comfort and peace in the promise that our Heavenly Father Jehovah has for those who have died as well as their loved one. This is found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 46:1. My deepest condolences.
Ludmila Battista
left a message on April 9, 2019:
I'm so glad I got to see Aunt Fran one last time recently- even if under such sad circumstances. She was always so very sweet to me...even when I first started dating Rich and trying to navigate my way around the immense family, she was always so sweet and welcoming to me....I always had someone to sit by and chat with when I didn't quite know too many people yet....she always made me feel so welcome. I'm saying a special prayer for her tonight and sending warm hugs and hopes for comfort to all of the family!
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