Obituary from the GR Press

Vincent J. Battaglio
Mr. Vincent J. Battaglio, aged 50, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. His parents, John and Mary Battaglio preceded him in death. Surviving are his loving wife, Laura; his beloved son, Vinny; brother, John (Denise) Battaglio; sisters, Mary (Bud) Mullennix, Suzanne (Roger) Renkema; several nieces, nephews, and the Kent County Sheriff's Dept., where he was employed as a Deputy Sheriff for 20 years. All the people there are good friends and like extended family. Vince was a big fan of the Red Wings. "GO WINGS" He also enjoyed Nascar. Vince proudly served his country as a Military Police Officer in the Marine Corps. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Lacks Cancer Center and Faith Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Vince. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church with Rev. Peter Vu as celebrant. Prayers will be said at 10:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral chapel with a procession to Church. The family will greet relatives and friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Dr. NE. Memorial contributions may be made for an educational fund for Vinny, or Lacks Cancer Center or Faith Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Chapel. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.stegengafuneralchapel.com/. Ronan Vanderpool Stegenga