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Marie Balestri Obituary

Marie "Mamie" A. Balestri (nee Scalise). Beloved Wife of the late Frank "Junior" D. Balestri. Adored mother of Gary, Richard(Francine), Roxanne(Anthony) Pantano, Frank(Denise) Balestri, C.P.D. Cherished grandmother of eight, great grandmother of six, loving daughter of the late Anthony and Fiorentina (nee Froio) Scalise. Fond sister of the late Joseph, Anne and Nicholas Scalise. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Monday 9:15 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 17909 S. 94th Ave. Tinley Park,IL 60487 to St. Stephen,Deacon & Martyr Church. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Member of O.N.I.C and S.M.I. Society. Retired clerk of the Circuit Court, Cook County. Funeral Info: (708)532-3100.

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2015.
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Mom, 9 years is coming up. I can't believe how the time passes so quickly. I miss you so much and wish you were here. I think about you and pray for you and Dad everyday!! You are forever in my heart. Until we meet again!! Love you, Rox

Roxanne

February 21, 2024

Mom, it's been 8 years since you're gone. I can't believe it. I miss you every day, especially when I go to the casino. I feel you're there with me. Please watch over all if us. Forever in my heart. Love always, Rox

Your Daughter

Family

February 21, 2023

Mom, I can't believe it's been 7 years since you are gone. I miss you every day and will until I die. You're forever in my .

Your Daughter

February 25, 2022

You are missed, my cousin. I think of you a Lot. Stay loved in the comfort of God’s arms

Ro Lazzaro

Family

February 22, 2021

Very sad to hear of Marie's passing. I worked and knew her well at the Circuit Courthouse. She was a wonderful person. Herb Whitcher

June 27, 2015

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom.I didn't k own of her passing, for I would have given my respect to Mama and her family.
God give you strength at this time of mourning.
Mom was well loved by many, your hearts will always keep her memory alive.
My thoughts and prayers for, she's at peace.
Kindly, Rosie Leva to Sylvester

Rosemary sylvester

March 4, 2015

Rox and Tony,

I am so sorry for your loss it is never easy. I was lucky to have spent some great times with your Mom and Dad. They were lots of fun and very caring. Your Mom was lucky to have the best daughter ever as you are truly a living angel.Hugs and kisses to all of you. Mary Miller Van Outrive

March 4, 2015

Rick and family
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Ralph and Peggy Levato

March 1, 2015

Dear Frank, Roxane, Ricky& Gary , please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. Find comfort in knowing she is singing with God's choir of angels. She was always an angel to me. She will be deeply missed & forever in my heart & prayers.

Therese Spalla-Degnan

March 1, 2015

My prayers and thoughts for Mamie and the wonderful family. A grreat women and a lovely neighbor for many years.

Robert Tito

March 1, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I never saw her without a big smile and she always had a good word to say. God bless her. You are in my prayers.
Debbie Annoreno

March 1, 2015

I am sorry for your lost. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with the the family.

Diane Monaco Lopez

February 28, 2015

MY DEAREST COUSIN I HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOU "J.R." AND THE KIDS I WOULDN'T KNOW WHERE TO START. LIVING UPSTAIRS AT 251 31ST WAS THE "TIME OF OUR LIVES." I COULD FILL A BOOK WITH LAUGHS, TEARS, AND CHEERS. REST NOW. GO WITH GOD. HUG MY MOM & JAY.

ROSALIE LAZZARO

February 28, 2015

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Marie will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 MAR, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

February 28, 2015

MY DEAREST COUSIN, I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF YOU THAT WARM MY HEART BEYOND BELIEF. I LIVED "UPSTAIRS' WITH YOU AND THE KIDS AND 'J.R.' AT 251 31ST ST. WE HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES. THERE. I COULD WRITE A BOOK AND LAUGH AND CRY WITH THE MEMORIES I WOULD LIST IN THAT BOOK. LIKE I SAID, 'WE HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES.' GO WITH GOD NOW AND REST IN PEACE.

ROSALIE LAZZARO

February 28, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. I always loved her. She would always talk to me when we seen each other about. Used to see her at some family gatherings back in the day. Will miss seeing your face. Love to the family. Felicia

Felicia Marasso

February 27, 2015

Roxanne & Tony i am so sorry my prayers are with you and your family. You have our deepest sympathy. Your mother was a wonderful person. love Dominic & Celeste Fontano

February 27, 2015

Rox, my heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your wonderful mom. She was a great neighbor of ours whom we will never forget. We enjoyed being with her when we had the St. Rocco feast where we had alot of laughs. I know she is with your dad now and also my parents probably laughing like they all did on Wells Street.
May she rest in peace. Love always

Mary Ann Powell

February 27, 2015

Dear Roxanne, Ricky, Frankie , Gary and Balestri Family,
No words can describe my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. My fondest memories of all of you goes back decades and Mamie made so many loving ones. May the good Lord grant her eternal Peace.
Sincerely, Nick Salerno

February 27, 2015

Rick and family our deepest condolences from your friends at Local 130 U.A.

February 27, 2015

My deepest condolences to my dear friends the Balestri Family, especially Roxanne and Frankie. I have fond memories of sitting around the kitchen table surrounded by love, laughter and friendship. I love you and will always cherish our friendship!

Dominic Salerno

February 27, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the loving kindness of God comfort each of you and give you the needed strength to heal.
Ps 34:17-18

J B

February 27, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy may the God of Loyal Love comfort the family during your time of sorrow.Psalm145:8,14

E H

February 27, 2015

Dear Frank and Family, So sorry for your loss, May your memories last you a lifetime.

Jerry and Sandy Vaci

February 27, 2015

Frankie and family I am so sorry for your loss. Eternal rest grant upon your mom. Sincerely, Anthony and Cheryl Folino

February 27, 2015

Mom, I can't believe you're gone! You weren't only my dearest Mother, your were my best friend. My life will be so empty without you. There wasn't a weekend that went by that I didn't see you. Especially now since you were living with me and Tony and when i come home you aren't going to be there. It was a honor that I was able to take care of you as best that I could. Your heart was enormous and you loved to cook for everyone and got so much joy in doing so. I will miss you every day as long as I live but I know we will see each other one day and that will give me the strength to go on. I know you and Dad will be jiter bugging when you see each other. Please watch over all of us until we see you again.
Forever in my Heart, your loving daughter,Rox

February 27, 2015

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