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Richard Battaglia Obituary
July 18, 1936-May 16, 2013
Resident of San Ramon
Richard Battaglia passed away peacefully Thursday evening after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his 3 daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and former wife. Richard was born in Pittsburg, CA to Claude and Jennie Battaglia. He moved to the San Ramon Valley in 1964. He sold men's clothing and in 1977 opened The Village Squire in Danville and later changed the name to Battaglia's Distinctive Men's Apparel.
Richard touched many people with his laughter, his zest for life and love of his family. Richard is survived by his devoted children, Jennifer Battaglia-Petersen (Glenn) of Alamo, Deborah Mazoros (John) of Pleasanton and Felicia Battaglia (Jim) of Concord, deceased son Claude Battaglia and former wife Marilyn Creighton of Dublin. He leaves nine grandchildren, Jamie, Janelle, Ashley, Joshua, Tyler, Max, Rose, Jennifer and Alexa and three great grandchildren, Cameron, Emma and Parker. He is also survived by his brother Nino Battaglia of Pittsburg, CA and Andy Battaglia of Lodi, CA.
We love you deeply Dad and we miss you so much already. Friends and Family are invited to a Funeral Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 440 La Gonda Way in Danville on Friday May 31st, 2013 at 10:30 am. Private family interment was held at St. Augustine's Catholic Cemetery in Pleasanton.
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Robin Cook
December 17, 2022
To the Family of Richard Battaglia,
My deepest condolences on your loss. I'm just now reading of Dick's passing and it saddens me. My late husband Porter was a regular customer of Dick's at his men's shop in Danville for many years. Dick's taste in clothing was impeccable and my husband purchased many pieces from him, and so did I as gifts for my husband. I always enjoyed accompanying my husband to the store, Dick was such an affable man. He and my husband were a lot alike. We moved to Arizona in 2002 and obviously lost contact but Dick was one of those unforgettable guys, and I'm sorry to hear he passed. RIP.
Sally Navarro
July 29, 2013
Wonderful memories of a Great Guy, I will miss you.
Lynn Sanos
July 28, 2013
My heart goes out to you and your family. I just read about your passing and you will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. I have known you for over 25 years and will truly miss your smile, laugh and kindness. Rest in peace my dear friend. God bless your family.
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May 29, 2013
I will never forget your great smile and how good you always smelled :)you are truly missed
May 27, 2013
Dick, I will miss your smile and always plesant attitude.
len tallo
Kathy Hinds
May 26, 2013
I will never for get his laugh, it brought a smile to everyones face. He will be deeply missed. My prayers are with all his family.
Kaiser Chemotherapy Nurses
May 26, 2013
To all of Richards family and loved ones,
We are sorry for your loss. Dick was a nice man.... Our memories are fond. May you find comfort in knowing that we care...
Love,
larry kelso
May 26, 2013
I knew of Richard through my friend Dewey Hines, Dewey always spoke of the fun times he had with Richard.
For all those left behind to morn his passing, Remember the good times and through remembrance, Honer His Spirit that touched us all.
Dewey Hinds
May 26, 2013
I first met Dick in 1978. Through those 35 years we were best friends and share a great deal with each other. Countless rounds of golf, vacations together, fun times and hard times were shared. Dick always looked on the bright side of life. He always had a wonderful sense of humor. He was always first one to help you if you needed it. His love of his daughters and grandchildren was the center of his life. No words can convey the void he has left with so many of his family and friends. Thanks Dick for all the good times and laughter we shared and the love you gave to us all. Life won't be the same without you my friend.
Lyndi Miller
May 24, 2013
Will always remember your wonderful laugh and corny jokes. You were always impeccably dressed, such a classy guy!
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