Obituaries

Anna D. Battista, 82, of Oswego passed peacefully on June 3rd, 2020.

Born and raised in Oswego, Anna was the daughter of the late Anna C. (Reitz) and John Trenca.

Anna was a graduate of Oswego High School. She married the love of her life, Samuel Battista on July 11, 1959, and raised their girls in their hometown of Oswego.

Anna retired from New York Telephone Company as a supervisor after more than 25 years. She also worked the switchboard for Oswego Hospital.

Anna was a loving caregiver. She loved flowers and enjoyed gardening. Anna adored her family and her greatest joy in life was her grandson Cody.

Anna is survived by her loving husband Samuel, her daughters Ann Marie (Joe) Ellis of Oswego and Jean Marie Battista of Oswego, her grandson Cody Michael Battista of Houston Texas, and her sister Margaret (William) Russell of North Chili, NY.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Gina Marie Battista in 1965; her brothers Peter, John and Joseph Trenca; and her sisters Rose St. Onge, Jane Tynan and Mary Ann Fitzgibbons.

From her daughter Jeannie:

"My mother had a story long before I was born, And for that I would like to honor her. 
She was a trailblazer during a time that women weren’t really bosses.
She was employed and was the head supervisor of the New York State telephone company for many, many years. She was very respected in the community.
She also worked the switchboard at the Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, New York, in the early 60s. 
Even when she retired from the telephone company, she decided to take another path and start another career at the Oswego Hospital where she worked many nights.
From that, she took on her greatest role and her greatest joy in life when she became a Grandmother to her only grandchild, Cody Michael Battista.
She was an amazing caregiver, not only for Cody, but for nieces nephews and neighbors.
She had the biggest heart.
She was with the love of her life for 65 years, Samuel J Battista... 
She will be forever loved and forever missed by so many."

Due to the current circumstances with COVID 19, there will be drive-by calling hours from 2-4 pm on Tuesday, June 9th at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany Street. This will be a safe opportunity for family and friends to pay their respects and offer condolences to Anna’s family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 10th at St. Joseph’s Church, and burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the Mass on Wednesday must register with the church office, 315-343-2160. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Anna’s name to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, stjude.org or 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Anna’s arrangements are in the care of Nelson Funeral Home.