Penelope "Penny" Battaglia; beloved wife of August Sr.; cherished mother of August Jr. (Karen) and Steven; loving grandmother of Zoe, Frankie, Briana, Kylie and Taylor; dearest sister of Sharon (the late Ron) Lepianka, James (Hayde) Hides, Steve Hides, Wendy Barreca, Susan and Linda Hides; sister-in-law of Annmarie (Ken) Williamson, Joseph (Sandy) Battaglia, Rich (Liz) Battaglia and Debbie (John) Potempa.  Penny was a proud member of the Red Hat Society.  Memorial Visitation Thursday from 3 p.m. until time of Service 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 ^th Ave.) Elmwood Park.   Interment Private.  For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com