Bob Battaglia passed away on April 20th, 2025, of complications from a fall.

Bob was born in San Francisco in July 1934. He graduated from Balboa High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the height of the Korean War. Bob was Honorably Discharged.

Bob had a long and successful career working at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in Sunnyvale, California.

He is survived by his son, Eugene J. Battaglia and his daughter, Theresa M. Martin, and their families. This includes 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild.

Bob was an avid photographer. He belonged to several Camera Clubs and over time, won many awards for his photographs. He was extremely proud that one of his photos was chosen to hang on exhibit at the Photographic Society of America Headquarters Hall Of Fame for 6 months.

Bob had three activities that he really enjoyed, bridge, swimming, and golf. He played the card game bridge three times a week with a variety of bridge groups.

Every summer Bob would hit the pool and swim laps. Last summer he swam over 14 miles in his pool.

His real passion was his golf game. He enjoyed playing golf twice a week at Blackberry Golf Course, He was a member of the Mid-Peninsula Senior Golf Club and really enjoyed playing with his friends. Over the last couple of years he won the club's tournament, having achieved the highest score.

Bob passed away the same day the Pope did. We all believe that he gathered up the Pope, St. Peter and St, Paul and headed them out to the golf course for his first game in heaven.