Julia L. Battaglia

Julia Battaglia On May 21, 2014 our Mother, our Momo, our "Julie" returned Home to her Savior, Jesus. She was born in Hallettsville, Tx. on July 2, 1918 to Willie and Annie Morisak, the 5th of 9 children. She grew up in Lavaca County as a tomboy who would rather pick cotton than cook. Julia did cook and bake, spoke Czech and knew the difference between a Kolache and a 'Pig-in-a-blanket'.

Julia moved to Houston as a young woman and worked at Heinke and Pilot Food Stores, where she met her late husband Philip, who was the Produce Manager. They raised a family in Houston and she was a "Mother" and mentor to many children in addition to her own. She was loving, caring and a person of character and grace.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Mary, Emily, Louise, Justine and brothers William (Bill) and Steve. Julia is survived by brother Jerry Morisak, sister Albina Klovenski, children Philip Anthony Battaglia and spouse Mary and Mary Parsons-Battaglia and husband Kirby W. Parsons, stepson Michael J. Battaglia and spouse Angela , grandchildren Philip James Battaglia, Shawn W. Parsons, Lindsey Nicole Battaglia-Arguello, Theresa, Michelle, Mike and Johnny, great grandchildren Taylor, Zach and Mallory Battaglia and Anakin Arguello; extended family Joseph, Amanda, Tara, Allie and Andrew Boyle.

A celebration of her life will include visitation at Forest Park Funeral Home 12800 Westheimer in Houston on Thursday May 22, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00. Mass will be at Saint Cyril of Alexandria at 10503 Westheimer in Houston on Friday May 23, 2014 at 1:30 PM followed by a graveside service at Forest Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the Family requests donations to: The Missy Project: www.themissyproject.org or The Heralds of the Gospel Foundation: www.heraldusa.org