July 9, 1959 - June 13, 2023
William "Bill" Battaglia, 63 of Latonia, KY, passed away peacefully in the care of Cincinnati Hospice. He was a placing judge in the horse racing industry. Billy loved fishing, rock music, dogs, cats and betting the ponies. He was preceded in death by his father: John H. Battaglia. Billy is survived by his mother: Nancy Battaglia; children: Ashley (Shannon) Keen, Christopher Branham, Nicholas Branham, and the children's mother: Angie Smith. He has a granddaughter, his precious Kaylee; brothers: Michael (Chris) Battaglia, Bruce Battaglia and Johnny Battaglia; sisters: Marcia, Shelly, Nancy (Tom) Dunning, Gina (Jay) Grove and Nikki (Andrew) Benson. He was an amazing uncle to 18 nieces and nephews, and a great-uncle to 14 and counting. A Celebration of Bill's Life will take place on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon). In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Kenton County Animal Services, 1020 Mary Laidley Road, Covington, KY 41017 and/or Rosedale Green, 4250 Glenn Avenue, Latonia, KY 41015. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com