Battaglia, Russell P. (American Flag) - April 23, 2017 - Beloved husband of Mary (nee Bardo) Battaglia. Devoted father of Russell M. (Marie) Battaglia and Ann Margaret Battaglia. Loving grandfather of Sarah, Emily, Samuel and Leslie. Dear brother of Marie (late Edward) Brunner and Carmela Battaglia. Also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. 911 Englewood Ave. Tuesday from 4-8 PM., where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church 1085 Englewood Ave. at 9:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined.