Patricia Battista (nee Hickey) passed away on December 11, 2020. She was 64. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Kearny in 1982. Arrangements are by The Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Memorial Mass will be Saturday December 19, 2020 in St. Stephens Church, Kearny, NJ at 11:00 a.m.
Pat was a graduate of Felician University. She was a former President of The Roosevelt School PTA and was a charter member of The Kearny Education Foundation. Pat worked for The Kearny Board of Education for 25 years as a teachers aide. Pat was also a coach for Kearny Recreation Soccer and won two divisional championships.
Beloved daughter of the late James and Mary, Pat is survived by her loving family; her husband Lewis C. Battista, her children; Joseph (his wife Melissa) Battista, Kathleen and Michael Battista. Dear sister of Steven Hickey, Kathy McGrade (Tom) and Jacqueline Sabbagh. Also surviving her are her beautiful grandson Joseph Thomas, nieces Kate and Nicole and nephew Jimmy and her best pal Max. In lieu of flowers kindly make a donation to St. Peters Prep Annual Fund.
