Anthony Battaglini, 79, a lifelong resident of West Aliquippa passed away with his family by his side on January 12th, 2025.
He was born in West Aliquippa on May 13th, 1945, the son of the late Guiseppe 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.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: Francesca, Luciano, Carlo, Lilia, Livia, Octavia; 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
Anthony was faithful member of St. Joseph Church in West Aliquippa until it was closed. His deep catholic faith continued at St. Titus Church of Aliquippa, part of Mary Queen of Saints Parish. 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 the Tin Mill at LTV Steel works, Local 1211 USWA, with over 40 years of service. Upon retirement he gained employment with Local 833 Laborers Union where he worked as a Laborer. Anthony later worked for Aliquippa School District as the director of transportation until his retirement. In addition to the previous positions he worked, Anthony was the owner and operator of Battaglini’s Lounge and several other businesses within the community.
Anthony was immensely devoted to his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 16th from 4-7 P.M. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.
Departing prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17th in the funeral home followed by a
A Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. in St.Titus Church. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
