Nicola Battaglia, age 73, born in Mola di Bari, Italy, passed away on February 21, 2019. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Ungolo). Loving father of Domenico (Maricor), Antonio, Vito, Gaetano (Jane) and Teresa Battaglia (Sean O’Donnell). Cherished Nonno of Fontina, Nicholas, Gaetano, Kimberlee and Kerie Battaglia. Fond uncle of Tommaso and Gaetano Conenna. Nicola was a member of the Maria SS.Addolorata Mola di Bari and was a retired union member of Local 1006. Visitation Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, Il. Funeral Thursday, beginning at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. and then proceeding to St. Eugene Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines.