Anthony Battaglini

Anthony Battaglini, 79 a lifelong resident of West Aliquippa passed away with his family by his side on January 12, 2025. He was born May 13, 1945, West Aliquippa and is the son of the late Guiseppe Bataglini and Helen (Marchionda) Marsolo. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Maria Grazia, four brothers: Frank (Marie) Battalini, Joseph “Jr.” Battaglini, Christy Marsolo, Louis Carl Battaglini, a sister and two brothers-in-law: Anna Jane Palombo Buckoske, Aldolph Palombo and John “Red” Buckoske Anthony was faithful member of St. Joseph Church in West Aliquippa until it was closed. His deep catholic faith continued at St. Titus Church, Aliquippa, Mary Queen of Saints Parrish. Anthony and his wife also enjoyed attending Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Anthony had a special devotion to Saint Anthony. He and his wife Louise joined the Saint Anthony Congregation where Anthony was elected president of the group and has been in office for the past 40 years. They spent numerous years with their fellow worshipers giving reverence to Saint Anthony and supporting local causes. He was a member of Aliquippa Council from 1998-2002. Anthony was proudly appointed as Acting Mayor in 2003. He was elected Mayor of his cherished town from January 5, 2004, serving the residents of Aliquippa until 2011. Anthony was a hard worker. He worked several jobs throughout his life beginning with his work at Liuna Local 833, where he had over 40 years of service . He also worked at the LTV Steel works Tin Mill in Aliquippa where he was a member the Steelworkers, Local 1211. Anthony later worked for the Aliquippa School District as the director of transportation until his retirement. In addition to the previous positions he worked, Anthony was also the owner and operator of Battaglini’s Lounge and several other businesses within the community over the years. Anthony was immensely devoted to his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years: Angelina Louise Battaglini, Four devoted sons and three daughters-in-law: Aaron and Jackie Battaglini, Chris and Sarah Battaglini, Justin and Karra Battalini, and Marc Battalini. Six grandchildren who their DADA cherished: Francesca, Luciano, Carlo, Lilia, Livia, Octavia Anthony is also survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Paul and Sherry Marsolo, and Ronald Marsolo; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Louise and Jesse Corsi, Madelyn Marsolo, Lucille and David Wytiaz and numerous nieces and nephews Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 PM in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2025 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, 15001 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will begin at 9:30 am on Friday in the funeral home followed by a A Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am in St.Titus Church. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Anthony Battaglini

May 13, 1945 - January 12, 2025