Mary A. Battaglia | Obituaries

Mary A. Battaglia, 86, of Geneseo died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, on the Livingston County Middle for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mount Morris, N.Y.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Rosalie, Antoinette, Sara Battaglia and her twin Josephine Battaglia; and brothers, Carmine and Samuel Battaglia.

She is survived by her nieces, Barbara Battaglia of Geneseo, Carol (James) Schultz of Penfield, Regina (Richard) Reeves, Mary (Joseph) Estes, and nephew, Michael Conti, all of Alabama; a number of nice nephews; nice niece, Ashton Battaglia of Geneseo; and loving cousins, Mary and Jenn Mielke.

Mary was born Nov. 22, 1936, in Geneseo, N.Y., the daughter of Frank and Antoinette Sica Battaglia.

She was a graduate of Geneseo Excessive Faculty, Class of 1956.

Most child boomers will bear in mind Mary working at Dwyer’s Cigar and Newspaper stand on the nook of Foremost and Middle streets to the Era X crowd, Dwyer’s was all about sweet and comedian books. Mary liked Geneseo and her favourite exercise was individuals watching. She really loved seeing who would cross by on Foremost Road and reply to the townsfolk and college students that waved and smiled via the massive window.

In later years, individuals from throughout would bear in mind her from being a cashier at Wegmans (each on the outdated, tiny retailer to the brand new one within the plaza). Mary had a watch for element and will spot an expired coupon from a mile away. For anyone that she could have intimidated, please relaxation assured it was simply her eager to do her perfect at her job and honor the foundations.

Lots of people by no means knew this about her, however for as daring and sassy she could possibly be, deep down she was a shy individual.

She loved household (she and her sisters could be at Tom Wahl’s or Important Park having fun with listening to reside bands taking part in large band music), liked discovering out the newest city information, working puzzles together with her sisters on the cardboard desk and vegetable gardening within the yard. Additionally, she had a comfortable spot for animals (from her large boxer canine, Kippy, to any cat that she met). She liked kids and was usually participating in taking part in a spherical of checkers or playing cards together with her neighbor’s grandkids. Anybody visiting the home, was positive to seek out sweet, cookies and soda stocked within the kitchen for a snack. Mary favored being an aunt and was much more completely satisfied to be an awesome aunt, she will likely be missed. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary’s Church in Geneseo.

Pals could name Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, from 1 to three p.m. at Rector-Hicks Funeral House, 111 Foremost St., in Geneseo. Funeral mass will likely be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at St. Mary’s Church, 4 Avon Rd., in Geneseo. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Geneseo.

Memorials could also be made to St. Mary’s Church, 4 Avon Rd., Geneseo, NY 14454.

To share a reminiscence with the household or go away a condolence, please go to Rector-HicksFuneralHome.com.