Robert A. Battle, 79, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Barbara Taylor Battle.  Robert was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on October 10, 1936; son of the late George and Rose McCarthy Battle; he served his country faithfully in the US Army; had worked as a machinist for Pratt & Whitney for many years until his retirement; was an avid Boston Red Sox and New York Giants fan.  Father of Susan Lamothe (Rick), Elizabeth Kundrath (Scott) and Stephen Battle (Pam).  Grandfather of Christine and Jessica Battle, and Megan Kundrath.  Brother of David Battle (Lorraine), Richard Battle (Sharon) and the late Cynthia Johnson.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue,Wednesday morning at 9:30.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00.  Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery.  The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associaton, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT  06489.