Battigaglia, Frank

Peacefully passed away at home on October 22, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Frank is survived by his brothers; Vito (Maria), Vincenzo (Rosa) and his sister Catarina Bruno (late Vincenzo). A loving and terrific uncle and great uncle to many nephews and nieces as well as their children; Joe and Christine Bruno (Alexandra and Michael), Silvano and Anne Bruno (Vincent and Adrienne), Diane Bruno (Kyle and Kayla), Marisa and John Vanno (Valerie and Sonia) and Alessandra Cozzini in Italy, Dino and Frances (Luna), Enzo and Vanessa (Cassia and Marcellus), Sandra and Fabbio (Alayana), Marisa and Andy McCourt (Sierra), Josephine and Robert Edwards (Christopher and Julia), Nick and Michelle (Kayla and Emma). He is predeceased by his parents; Nicola and Marietta and his late sister  Giuseppina Cozzini  (the Late Marino) in Italy. Frank was a beloved brother and uncle. He always gave of himself to help everyone and his community. Frank was born on February 17, 1935 in Cutro, Catanzaro, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in March 1955. He is recognized in the community for his service by several awards; Order of Merit – Province of Ontario, Volunteer Services Appreciation- Federal House of Commons and the Order of Merit- Davedi Club. Family will be receiving visitors at the McGuinty Funeral Home (North Bay) on Tuesday October 27, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption on Wednesday at 10 am. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com.