Mr. Battista worked at PSE&G for 40 years before retiring in December 2021. He was also a member of the UNICO Livingston Chapter and Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his three sons, Mark, Michael, and Christopher; his siblings, John and Connie.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30, at 10 a.m. at Saint Philomena Church in Livingston.