ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BATTAGLIA, CAROL PONTIFF 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died: Wednesday, May 11, 2016

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BATTAGLIA, CAROL PONTIFF 
October 7, 1941 - May 11, 2016

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Carol Pontiff Battaglia, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, passed 
away at the age of 74 on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 8:28 a.m. at the Franklin 
Foundation Hospital.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Donald J. Battaglia; four children, 
Donna B. Landry and her husband Alwin, Toby Battaglia and his wife Theresa, 
Kara B. Landry and her husband Scott, and Brett Battaglia and his wife Dena; 
five grandchildren, Landon and Bryson Landry, and Aubree, Brody, and Ava 
Battaglia; six siblings, Paul Pontiff, Murphy Pontiff Jr., Barbara Borne, Linda 
Richard, Helen Jones, and Faye Rice; special niece, Jennifer Scelfo; as well as 
numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Murphy Pontiff Sr. and Bessie 
Boudreaux Pontiff; one sister, Aline Gaudet; and one brother, Keith Pontiff.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 
12:00 p.m. at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin. A gathering of family 
and friends will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. 

She will be laid to rest in the Perpetual Park Cemetery Mausoleum. 
Father Lloyd Benoit will conduct the services. 
Serving as pallbearers will be Toby Battaglia, Brett Battaglia, Alwin Landry, 
Scott Landry, Bryson Landry, Landon Landry, Joe Gaudet, Mark Gaudet, and Kenny 
Scelfo Sr.

The family would like to thank Dr. McPherson, Dr. Tesi, Justin Boudreaux and 
the staff of Franklin Foundation Hospital, as well as the Franklin Fire 
Department for the care and compassion given to Carol.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, 
Franklin, LA

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