Ralph Battaglia

Ralph was a well known Union Journeyman Electrician for most of his life. He helped install electric into many of the upcoming hotels in Miami/Hollywood Beach including the Diplomat in the 80’s. He also worked at Nuclear plants and the trash burner. He was a Realtor for Hollywood Realty. He also owned a record shop in Hollywood, FL with a friend in his twenties.

He loved to travel, he went all over America and to Italy to visit the town our family was from, Massa-Carrara. Even into his older age, he traveled from Florida to Colorado to visit his granddaughter 3 times. He loved to be on the go. His granddaughter Brooke was his “Sunshine”.

He was a certified Astrologer and was passionate about the Universe, birth charts, and synchronicity. He was very spiritual and believed “we are spiritual beings having a human experience”.

He was a dedicated member of AA, succeeding 40 years, still going to meetings weekly, always inspiring those around him but never wanting to be called “sponsor”, just a friend.

He was always willing and wanting to help anyone he could, in any way. He would always put himself in others shoes and was very understanding and wise with his words.

Everyone who knew him would say that he had a heart of gold. His kindness, empathy, insight, and knowledge will never be forgotten.

Ralph was survived by his son, Marc Battaglia, of Fort Pierce, FL, his granddaughter, Brooke Battaglia, of Fort Pierce, FL, his sister, Amelia Pierce, of West Palm Beach, FL, his brother, Edward Battaglia, of Tampa, FL, his bonus granddaughter, Lindsey Uy, of Port Orange FL, and his bonus great-granddaughter, Everly Latreille, of Port Orange FL.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Julia Battaglia, his father, Walter Battaglia Sr, and his brother, Walter Battaglia Jr.