Robert Arnold Battis

January 26, 1930 - December 17, 2018

Battis, Robert Arnold Robert “Bob” Arnold Battis, 88 of Jupiter, FL passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 17, 2018. Bob was born on January 26, 1930 to Fred and Alma Battis and was raised by them, along with his brother Fred, in New Haven, CT. As a young man Bob met his first wife, Lillian Diette. They were married for 17 years until she died at a young age. He was remarried to Roberta Battista and spent the remaining 47 years of his life with her by his side. Bob was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church; a 3rd and 4th degree Knight of Columbus and Past Exalted Ruler of Jupiter Elks Lodge 2469. He and Roberta enjoyed entertaining friends. Bob was also an outdoorsman. He especially liked sailing, fishing, hunting or traveling to far off places with Roberta. Nothing, however, was a greater source of happiness than his five children. He will be deeply missed. Bob is survived his wife, Roberta; and children Lore Marcarelli (Pat), Sally Battis (Bill), Nancy Battis-Vita (Ken), Lisa Maltese (Steve) and Brian Battis (Sheryl); grandchildren Stephen and Teresa Marcarelli and Remy Vita; and brother-in-law Charles Battista. Bob’s hope was for those, so inclined, to raise a glass to a great husband, a loving father and a good friend. Cheers! Services will be private.