A Saint Went Home

My wife's dear Mom went home to be with our Lord Tuesday night.

It was an amazing 28 hrs since her last kidney finally stopped working and we knew the time was here.
Our daughters and her other grandchildren were able to come Monday night while she was still conscious to say goodbye.
We sang some of her favorite hymns, prayed with her, said goodbyes. She made it through the night but we knew the time
was near. Tuesday evening, Nannette with her brothers Rich and Al, and I at the foot of the bed
were together around her Mom. I was singing "Shall We Gather At The River" quietly while
they were taking turns holding her hands, and encouraging her to go home.

She breathed her last, and we watched as her spirit left, her hands folded, she closed her eyes and smiled!

It was amazing.

Please pray for Nannette's remaining family that God would do His work in their hearts! Her brother
Rich (along with girlfriend Theresa and his 7 y.o. son Richard) will be coming to church with us this Sunday.

Annetta (Singer) Battaglia was 89, born 6/20/1921 and went home 8:23pm Tuesday night, 3/29/2011.

Just wanted to encourage you with this!

Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?
Refrain:
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.

On the margin of the river,
washing up its silver spray,
we will walk and worship ever,
all the happy golden day.
(Refrain)

Ere we reach the shining river,
lay we every burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown.
(Refrain)

Soon we'll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace.

Rev 22:1
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb (NIV)

ANNETTA MARIE (SINGER) BATTAGLIA
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BATTAGLIA, ANNETTA MARIE (NEE SINGER) 89 - of Ventnor, died at home on March 29, 2011 with her children by her bedside. Born June 20, 1921 in Reading, PA, Annetta graduated from Reading High School in 1939 and worked as a beautician before entering St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing where she met her husband, Dr. Albert J. Battaglia. Dr. and Annetta Battaglia lived in Woodbury prior to moving to Ventnor City in 1954. Annetta was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Sarah Singer and her husband. She is survived by her children Albie (Ann) of Ventnor, Nannette Switzer (Robert) of Smithville and Richard of Ventnor. She is also lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren Albert III (AJ) Battaglia of Ventnor, James Battaglia of Ventnor, Saralyn Switzer of Shrewsbury, Allayna Switzer of Neptune City, Jamin Switzer of New Mexico, Emileah Switzer of Shrewsbury, Richard Battaglia of Smithville and her great grandson James Battaglia Jr. of Ventnor. Annetta was an avid sports fan who enjoyed following all the Philadelphia teams as well as watching her children and grandchildren participate in and coach a variety of sports. Burial will be private at the discretion of the family. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the AtlanticCare Home Care Foundation, Bldg. 500, Ste. 501, 2500 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home.