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Rosemarie Battaglia age 87 passed away at home on Monday, March 15, 2016 in San Antonio, TX. She was born in Brockton, MA June 27, 1928 to Charles and Rose Regan Burnham. She was a resident of Brockton MA, Ormond Beach, FL and Attleboro, MA before moving to San Antonio, TX in 1976. Rosemarie had four careers – Nurse, Mother and Membership manager for Shadow Cliff Swim Club. After retiring from nursing she continued her need to stay active, working for Tuesday Morning well into her 80's. Rosemarie graduated from Quincy City Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Her class had signed up to become Army nurses; however the war ended and they were never called to fulfill their military commitment. She went on practicing as a Registered Nurse for 57 years, providing comfort and healing to thousands. She was immensely proud when her grand-daughter Kelli followed in her footsteps to become a RN. She was an avid bridge player, loved the beach, fishing, penny slots on occasional trips to Wendover, NV and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rosemarie is survived by her loving husband of more than 63 years, Ray Battaglia; her children and their families: Anne Marie Marques, her husband Joseph, grandson Jason and his wife Jennifer and great grandchildren Connor, Avery, Ryan and Reagan all of Jacksonville Beach, FL, daughter Lisa Walter, her husband Shirl and grandson Shirl Austin of San Antonio, TX, son Paul of San Antonio, TX, son Michael and his wife Camille, grandson Matthew, granddaughters Kelli and Jessica of Randolph, NJ, son Raymond and his wife Rachel and grandson Tyler of San Antonio, TX; and "Squeaky" – rescued by Rosemarie as a kitten who was a constant companion and great comfort to Rosemarie throughout her last months. SERVICES Mass of Resurrection will be on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1602 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, Texas 78232. Private Inurnment Service will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rosemarie's memory may be made to "San Antonio Pets Alive". Rosemarie rescued Squeaky through San Antonio Pets Alive.

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Rosemarie Battaglia

June 27, 1928 - March 15, 2016