Joseph Battisto
politician
- June 27, 1931 · Mount Pocono
- October 24, 2014 · East Stroudsburg
- 83 years
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|Joseph William Battisto was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Biography
Battisto graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1949, earned a bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg State College in 1956 and an M.S. degree from the University of Scranton in 1966.
He was sworn in to represent the 189th legislative district in 1983, a position he held until his defeat by Republican Kelly Lewis in the 2000 general election. In an April 2002 special election, he ran against Mario Scavello for the newly reconfigured 176th legislative district.
In 2013, the Marshalls Creek bypass was named for the former legislator, who along with former Smithfield Township Supervisor Al Wilson, came up with the idea to create it.
Personal life
Joseph was born on June 27, 1931, in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, to Jennie (née Santasiero) and Angelo Battisto. He was the eldest of four children, and grew up with his sisters Mary Battisto Gunn and Genevieve Battisto, and brother Thomas Battisto.
In 1961, he married Virginia Marie Mayer. They had four children: Joseph William Battisto, Jr., James William Battisto, Pamela Battisto Watkins, and Jessica Battisto Dieffenbacher.
Joseph was a grandfather of eight: Rachel Watkins, Allison Watkins, Evan Battisto, Joseph Battisto III, Victoria Watkins, Brielle Battisto, Blake Battisto, and Sage Battisto.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.Which university awarded Joseph William Battisto an M.S. degree in 1966?
- A.University of Scrantoncorrect
- B.East Stroudsburg State College
- C.Stroudsburg University
- D.University of Pennsylvania
Joseph William Battisto earned an M.S. degree from the University of Scranton in 1966.
Source: Biography section
2.Joseph William Battisto was the eldest of how many children?
- A.Two
- B.Fourcorrect
- C.Five
- D.Three
Joseph William Battisto was the eldest of four children.
Source: Personal life section
3.Which infrastructure project was named for Joseph William Battisto in 2013?
- A.The Smithfield Community Bridge
- B.The Stroudsburg Highway
- C.The Marshalls Creek bypasscorrect
- D.The Pocono Mountain Tunnel
In 2013, the Marshalls Creek bypass was named for the former legislator.
Source: Biography section
4.Who did Joseph William Battisto collaborate with to create the idea for the Marshalls Creek bypass?
- A.Kelly Lewis
- B.Al Wilsoncorrect
- C.Mario Scavello
- D.Angelo Battisto
Joseph William Battisto, along with former Smithfield Township Supervisor Al Wilson, came up with the idea to create the bypass.
Source: Biography section
5.In the April 2002 special election, Joseph William Battisto ran against whom?
- A.Mario Scavellocorrect
- B.Al Wilson
- C.Thomas Battisto
- D.Kelly Lewis
In an April 2002 special election, Joseph William Battisto ran against Mario Scavello for the 176th legislative district.
Source: Biography section
6.Which of these individuals is a grandchild of Joseph William Battisto?
- A.Mary Battisto Gunn
- B.Brielle Battistocorrect
- C.Genevieve Battisto
- D.James William Battisto
Brielle Battisto is listed as one of Joseph William Battisto's eight grandchildren.
Source: Personal life section
7.What was the maiden name of Joseph William Battisto's mother?
- A.Santasierocorrect
- B.Watkins
- C.Gunn
- D.Mayer
Joseph William Battisto was born to Jennie (née Santasiero) and Angelo Battisto.
Source: Personal life section
8.What degree did Joseph William Battisto earn from East Stroudsburg State College in 1956?
- A.Doctorate
- B.Master of Science
- C.Bachelor's degreecorrect
- D.Associate degree
Joseph William Battisto earned a bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg State College in 1956.
Source: Biography section
9.Which sibling of Joseph William Battisto is listed in his biography?
- A.Sage Battisto
- B.Rachel Battisto
- C.Joseph Battisto III
- D.Thomas Battistocorrect
Joseph William Battisto grew up with his sisters Mary Battisto Gunn and Genevieve Battisto, and brother Thomas Battisto.
Source: Personal life section
10.In what city was Joseph William Battisto born?
- A.Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- B.Smithfield, Pennsylvania
- C.Scranton, Pennsylvania
- D.Mount Pocono, Pennsylvaniacorrect
Joseph William Battisto was born on June 27, 1931, in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania.
Source: Personal life section
11.Which high school did Joseph William Battisto graduate from in 1949?
- A.Stroudsburg High Schoolcorrect
- B.Mount Pocono High School
- C.Scranton High School
- D.Smithfield High School
Joseph William Battisto graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1949.
Source: Biography section
12.What is the name of Joseph William Battisto's wife?
- A.Pamela Battisto Watkins
- B.Jennie Santasiero
- C.Virginia Marie Mayercorrect
- D.Mary Battisto Gunn
Joseph William Battisto married Virginia Marie Mayer in 1961.
Source: Personal life section
13.How many children did Joseph William Battisto have with his wife?
- A.Three
- B.Fourcorrect
- C.Five
- D.Two
Joseph William Battisto and his wife had four children: Joseph, James, Pamela, and Jessica.
Source: Personal life section
14.In what year was Joseph William Battisto first sworn in to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives?
- A.1983correct
- B.1966
- C.1956
- D.2002
Joseph William Battisto was sworn in to represent the 189th legislative district in 1983.
Source: Biography section
15.Who defeated Joseph William Battisto in the 2000 general election?
- A.Al Wilson
- B.Mario Scavello
- C.Thomas Battisto
- D.Kelly Lewiscorrect
Joseph William Battisto held his seat until his defeat by Republican Kelly Lewis in the 2000 general election.
Source: Biography section
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