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Obituary for BATTISTON


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday June 15, 2010

Antonio "Nino" Battiston, 86, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 32 years, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Muriel of 59 years, two children, Michael Battiston of London, England and Philip Battiston (Joanne) of Bronx, New York; two grandchildren Ron Battiston and Susanna Battiston; one sister, Enes Battiston (Hugo) of Queens, New York. Antonio was preceded in death by his parents Emilio and Maria Battiston; and his sister, Betty Guerci. Mr. Battiston was an accomplished accordionist playing for weddings, country club and senior citizen events. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII. A Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15th, with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road at Meadowlark Lane (inside Vista Verde Memorial Park), Rio Rancho. On Wednesday, June 16th a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas, 1502 Sara Road, Rio Rancho. Inurnment at Vista Verde Memorial Park will occur on Friday, June 18th at 1:00 p.m. You are encouraged to send condolences to the family at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 (505) 892-9920


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