BATTAGLIA John A. Battaglia of Great Kills on December 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Devoted father of Pam Battaglia, Mary Battaglia and the late Colleen M. Battaglia. Dear brother of Thomas Battaglia, Nellie Trimore, and the late Frank Battaglia. Funeral Service from Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Ave., Great Kills, on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Charles Church at 10:15 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions to Addeo Hospice Residence would be greatly appreciated. Casey McCallum Rice Funeral Home