Antoinette Battistuta

Antoinette Battistuta, 87, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at her home.

She was born in Barberton on March 16, 1932 and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She was employed by B & W and Macy’s. She loved gardening, collecting antique dolls and was a supporter of the Humane Society.

Antoinette was preceded in death by her parents, Dominic and Teresa Sparaco; sisters, Rose, Lucy and Josephine; and brothers, Anthony and Michael. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Rudy; daughters, Janice and Jayne Battistuta; son, Ronald (Julie); grandchildren, Meagan and Kristen Battistuta; and great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Adrian and Jemma.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or local Humane Society. (Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, Akron)

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