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William Baletsa Obituary

BALETSA, William P. In Revere, of Saugus, November 5. Husband of the late Elsie (Raftelis) Baletsa. Loving father of Despena "Dee" Nigro of Revere & the late George Baletsa & Peter Baletsa. Brother of Charles Baletsa of Salem, Themistocles "Misty" Baletsa of Peabody & the late Sartori Baletsa. Father-in-law of Judith Baletsa of Saugus. Also survived by 6 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. A Funeral will be held from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Saturday at 10 AM followed by a FuneralService at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 So. Common St., Lynn at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George Restoration Fund, 54 South Common St., Lynn, MA 01902. For directions & obit: www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 6, 2008.

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gayle raftelis

September 25, 2023

my cpndolences to the family

Lisa Piessens

November 7, 2008

Bill, I'll never forget all the belly laughs we had at work or the time we all went to the race track. 'Seeds and all' was one of your funniest quotes! You brought in the best Yankee swap gifts too! ABSOLUTELY! You were always so thoughtful and generous and you always remembered my family at Christmas with a real 'Merry Christmas' card and that I'll never forget. I know you are up there with God now smiling down on us.

Rosemary Racioppi

November 6, 2008

Dear Bill,
What can I say. I was saddened to hear of your passing. I will always remember visiting you on Haverhill Street and all the nice talks we had sitting on your front porch. The times we met for coffee and you wouldn't let me pay. It was supposed to be "MY" treat. You were always a gentleman and a good friend and I thank you for your friendship throughout the years.
God bless
I will miss you.
Rosemary (or as you always called me "Rose Marie".

Christine Umina

November 6, 2008

So sorry for your loss you are all in my prayers.
Christine Pete Jacci & Joey Umina

DOROTHY IACADORO

November 6, 2008

Dee Dee

Paul and I are so sorry for your loss.

Love always

Dorothy

Mary Jane Gould

November 6, 2008

Bill, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather I know your Dads passing is still so fresh in your heart my love and prayers go out to you and your family ....MJ

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