John Battaglino of Milton formerly of Hyde Park, passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 14 at the age of 97.  Beloved husband of the late Rosina (Griffin) of 67 years. Cherished son of the late Antonio and Jenni Battaglino.  Devoted father of Anthony J. and his wife Pamela of East Weymouth, Rosina Battaglino of Hyde Park, Joan Battaglino of Milford, NH, John G and his wife Patricia of Dedham and his late wife Donna Chandler Battaglino,  and George D and his wife Lyn of Millis.  Brother of Jennie Laurenza of Everett, Anthony of Hyde Park and the late Lillian Riccio, Ida Goffredo, Mary Jacobs and Virginia Teehan.  Loving "Papa" of Julie Rose Cherry, Katie Battaglino, and Jacob Battaglino.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.  Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak Street, Hyde Park, MA Tuesday morning at 9AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park at 10AM.  Visiting hours Monday evening from 4-7 PM at the Funeral Home.   Interment at the Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery.  Relatives and friends invited. John was very talented in and had a love for flowers and his long time occupation was a horticulturalist for the City of Boston and he was a proud US Army World War II Veteran.  He will be greatly missed by so many