Obituary of Richard J. Battleson

Richard J. Battleson, 68, of Eden, New York died unexpectedly in Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. He was born in Lackawanna, NY on May 19, 1943, the son of late Edward and Margaret (Leyda) Battleson. He married his loving wife, Marion R. Smith on February 12, 1966. He was a Past Assistant Chief and life member with the Eden Fire Company, a member of the American Legion Newell-Faulkner Post 880 and the Eden VFW Memorial Post 8625. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his big heart, his hard work ethics, and his common sense approach to life. He was a caring husband and a loving father. He enjoyed spending time with his family. His family will remember him for his ability to tinker with things and be able to find ways to fix anything. Most of all they will remember him for his "Lightening Speed." He also loved the outdoors as he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the husband of Marion R. (nee: Smith), Father of Brenda, Richard (Tammi), William (Kelly), and Wayne (Sara) Battleson. Brother of Edward (Betty), James (Pat) Battleson, late Linda (Jim) Dziak, Charles (Peg) Battleson, and Barbara (George) Abraham. Grandfather of 12. Uncle of several nieces & nephews. Family invite friends may call Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at Laing Funeral Home Inc. 2724 W. Church St. Eden, NY Private family service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials to Eden Fire Company Inc. P.O. Box 85. Eden, NY 14057 Words of sympathy on www.LaingFuneralHome.com