Franklin N. Battistone

Franklin N. Battistone, 77, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at McKay-Dee Hospital.

He was born November 8, 1932, in Roy, Utah to Joseph and Antonette Serricchio Battistone.

On January 9, 1959, Franklin married Gloria Jeanette Johnson in Kanesville, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple on June 20, 1975. Gloria preceded him in death on December 8, 2006.

He was a member of the West Haven LDS Ward.

He loved farming, coaching kids and especially spending time with his grandkids.

Franklin is survived by a son, Frank "Nick" (Tonie) Battistone, Jr., Clinton; three daughters, DeAnn (Larry) Neil, Roy; Shellie Bubert, Roy; Gwenda (Kevin) Toone, West Haven; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a brother, Michael Battistone and a sister, Elizabeth Green.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and a sister.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 24th at 11:00 at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South, with Bishop William Snarr, officiating.

Friends and family may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.

Interment, Lindquist''s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com