Gaetano L. Balsamo

Gaetano L. Balsamo

Gaetano Balsamo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 8, 2008.
ORLEANS — Gaetano L. Balsamo, 76, of Orleans, died on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Brewster. He was born and raised in New York and moved to Cape Cod in 1981.

Guy served in the Korean War, and worked in several small businesses in later years. Most importantly, he was known for the many friendships he maintained and lifetime relationships he forged. There was nothing more important in his life than his family and extended network of friends.

Guy is survived by four brothers, Joe, Lou, Raymond and Robert Balsamo, all of New York; his daughter, Gina Jank of New York; three stepchildren, Christopher D. Johnson of Maynard, Garrett Johnson of Orleans, and Pam Curran of Acton; six grandchildren, Kristy and Damon Jr. Jank, Connor Johnson, and Katherine, Meghan and Matthew Curran; his loving friends, Tim Aselton of Dennis and Nancy Winstanley of Orleans.

Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Friday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, followed by his funeral service on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his memory can be accepted at the funeral home.

Nickerson Funeral Home

508-255-0259

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October 13, 2024

Gina Lucia Jank posted to the memorial.

April 12, 2021

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October 2, 2020

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Gina Lucia Jank

October 13, 2024

Another year Daddy, miss getting to know you better. I wish I could talk to Ronny again......

Gina Lucia

April 12, 2021

Miss you Dad. Come here often, wish we had more time together

ron balsamo

October 2, 2020

Still miss you and think of you always.

Ronald Balsamo

October 9, 2008

I love you and I will Miss you Uncle Tommy... Love Ronny

The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home

October 8, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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