In Loving Memory Of Daniel Rocco Battista "Tista"
During the services for our son, Daniel Rocco Battista, it became apparent that there is truth in the phrase "It takes a village to raise a child", as we saw an entire community of family, friends and neighbors pay their respects. Our family is deeply touched and appreciative of the outpouring of love, sympathy, comfort, support and generosity from this community that he loved so much. We would like to thank everyone; individuals and organizations, who have helped and continue to help us through this trying time.We are most thankful and gratefully acknowledge all of the positive people in Dan's life and those he touched with his loving spirit. We must have hugged thousands of people during the services, each of which was a hug for our Danny. Remember the Dan that you knew and loved; with his beautiful smile, amazing sense of humor, endless talents, selfless generosity and his sweet loving heart. We appreciate your continued prayers, as it is our faith that is helping us through this painful time, to try and understand the purpose, and gives us the peace of knowing that he is in heaven sounding his trumpet with angels.Rest in Peace my son - for we'll be together again someday. Your love will remain in our hearts forever.Have a blessed Mother's Day - please give your child an extra hug for Danny!
With heartfelt thanks, The Battista Family
*A special Music scholarship fund is established by the St. Stephens Educational Trust for Daniel Rocco Battista. Contributions can be mailed to - P.O.Box 605, Warwick, 10990.
**We will also advise in the future of other benefits and memorials as Daniel will continue to make a difference and touch lives.
God Bless you all.
www.tista4life.com
Obituary:
Damiel Rocco Battista Warwick, died on April 26, 2008. He was 20 years old.
Born on July 3, 1987 in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of Rocco and Judy Battista.
Daniel loved music, and was an accomplished Trumpeter. He played for the Warwick Youth Ensemble, The Orange County Community College Band, and member of the St. Stephens School Chorus. He was a former student of St. Stephens School and Warwick Valley High School. He was a member of St. Stephens RC Church and was an altar server for many years.
Daniel was an entrepreneur in many areas including Flooring Contractor, DJ under the name DJ Tista, Custom Silk Screening, skilled Auto Mechanic in particular Volvo Car Tuning & Restorer, Pastry Chef at the Landmark Inn and was currently taking lessons to fly small air craft.
Daniel, having been born on July 3rd, had a great love for the American Flag, was patriotic. He also aspired to be in vocational life as a priest or a deacon. His family and friends remember his generosity, sense of humor, love of life as he thought about others first before thinking of himself.
He is survived by his parents, Rocco and Judy Battista of Warwick; one sister: Raquel Battista of Warwick; one brother: Michael Battista of California; his Maternal Grandmothers: Many extended family including Aunts, Uncles and Cousins & Friends and is predeceased by his Paternal Grandfather, Vincent Battista, who passed away April 12, 2008.
Visitation was held Wednesday, April 30, from 7-9pm and Thursday, May 1, from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick. Funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 am on Friday at St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick. Interment followed at St. Stephens RC Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Stephens RC Church, 75 Sandfordville Road, Warwick, NY, 10990.
