ALBANY – Sylvester Filippo “Syl” Battaglia passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 13, 1952, the beloved son of Patricia Hunter Standish and Philip S. Battaglia. He graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania and the University of South Florida. He followed his father and grandfather in the family’s wholesale produce business and continued to work in that field until he suffered a stroke in 2006.
Syl was predeceased by his sister, Anne Beaupre Battaglia, his brother, Augustus James Battaglia, and his father Philip S. Battaglia. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Hunter Standish, his sisters, Mary Jo Kelly, Margaret Glassman, and Stacie Pappas, and his brothers, Anthony A. Battaglia and Philip S. Battaglia, Jr., as well as many nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held for the family on Saturday, October 16, 2021, followed by a blessing at the family mausoleum in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy, NY. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
This is a video tribute to Syl:
Beth Mahar
To the Battaglia Family:
I’m so sorry for your loss. Syl was the epitome of the great, easygoing guy. I know the last years have been very difficult, but you all have shown him such love and compassion. I pray that you all find peace with his passing.
Patrick J Reuss
Dear Mary Jo and Ray, Tony and Stacie and Tony
I am very sorry to hear about your brother’s passing but at least he is no longer suffering and at peace with your father, sister and brother. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Tricia Reuss
Michael Farinacci
Tony and Family,
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Lee and I have fond memories of shopping at the market and interacting with Syl. May God bless you at this difficult time and may His love and peace comfort you.
Eliza Scott
Eliza Scott
October 15, 2021 at 4:50 pm.
My sincere condolences to Pat. And family
May you find strength and peace as you mourn
The loss of your beloved family member!
God bless.
Evelyn McLauchlin Pitt
Pat, et al: my thoughts are with you. Just remember all the good times. I pray for your peace.
Peter L Fallon
Dear Pat, Stacie,Tony, AJ., Mary Jo, Philip, and Margaret
My deepest condolences to all of you. I was as close to Sylvester as anyone of my brothers. My most loving memories of him were listening to his vast music collection, going the race track, and hanging out with George. Nicky, Tom, Sully having intellectual conversations about visionaries such as Alan Watts. These were are our discovery years and there was not better place to hang out than at Sylvester’s apartment to discover each other.
Sylvester will always have a place in my heart. It is disheartening for me not being able to be with all of you to celebrate his life.
Hugs and Kisses
I love all of you
Peter F
David Brickman
Dear Pat and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and share your sadness.
Syl will be remembered and missed.
Peace and love!
Dr Scott Crull, PhD
Sly was a friend at VFMA 1966-69. I shall miss him.
Carol S O’Brien
My deepest condolences to the entire Battaglia Family. I have a picture of Syl and me from 1957.It is the cutest picture of him in his little camel hair coat and velvet collar and hat and Kevin my red coat and black velvet collar. I was 12 and he was 5! So sweet!
I know that you will miss him very much- but remember that you will see him again in Heaven and you will be together forever!
With my deepest sympathy,
Carol Sperrazza Nigro O’Brien
John Fiore
To Sylvester’s Family
I was a Valley Forge classmate and friend of Sylvester. We entered and graduated the same years. I was so sorry to just find out about Sylvester’s passing. Please know that Sylvester will be remembered dearly for me the rest of my days. My heartfelt condolences.