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John Balzarano Obituary
JOHN A. BALZARANO
AGE: 56 FARMINGDALE
John A. Balzarano, 56, of Farmingdale, passed away suddenly Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at home. John was born and raised on Staten Island and moved to New Jersey in 1978. John and his family lived in Ocean Township for five years before moving to Farmingdale. He was owner and operator of Willowbrook Green Houses, which was a family business passed on from his father and originated on Staten Island before relocating to Farmingdale. "He grew beautiful flowers and was very creative decorating with them" his wife Elaine said. John was a communicant of St. Catherine's of Siena Church, Farmingdale. Upon his retirement from his business in 2000, John became a transportation dispatcher for Department of Transportation for the Ocean Township Board of Education. He was a graduate of Susan E. Wagner High School, Staten Island and New Jersey Institute of Technology with a BS in electrical engineering. John was a loving husband and devoted father to two beautiful daughters. Everyone who touched his life loved him. He was always doing for others.
John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Elaine (nee Formica) Balzarano of Farmingdale; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer and Shawn Dillon of Coatesville, Pa., and Sherilyn Balzarano of Farmingdale; three brothers, Ralph Balzarano of Naples, Fla., James Balzarano of Staten Island, N.Y., and Joseph Balzarano of Farmingdale; and nine nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 and from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2 at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at St. Catherine's of Siena Church, Farmingdale. Cremation will be private. To send condolences to the family or obtain directions to the funeral home please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Balzarano
January 3, 2011
To the Balzarano Family:
On behalf of the Ocean Township Board of Education and all that came in contact with John, we are so shocked by this tragic loss and extend our most sincere sympathy to the family.
John truly loved his family and spoke often of his two daughters and was so very proud of their accomplishments.
As a friend and colleague, I can't express my personal sadness, but also I have such gratitude for having met John 11 years ago when Uncle Mike brought him to the Transportation Department. I noticed on his application that he dedicated himself to the family flower and greenhouse business but also attended NJIT; graduating with an electrical engineering degree. John was hired immediately and so began his career at Ocean Township.
He was a great man insisting on helping whoever or wherever possible. He quickly became like family, well-liked, and well-respected. Whether it was driving regular or special students, John made the ride safe as well as pleasurable in his own lighthearted ways. He saw things fairly and soon gained recognition with the drivers and became their driver representative. He then joined our office staff and whether it was handling driver matters, administration or parental concerns, John knew how to handle himself in any situation. He became quite knowledgeable with our computer transportation software by designing routes and initiating more innovative ways to make the program more useful to our department. In addition, he became the district's certified driver safety instructor. He was quite an asset to our department and we are going to miss him deeply.
John boosted morale in the department along with finding a humorous comment whenever possible. During every upcoming holiday he would either decorate himself or decorate the office. Then at times he would share stories about when he met and married his wife Elaine, life lessons he was taught by his Mom, Dad and brothers growing up and working together in the family business. In fact, at times when John would reflect on his life, he couldn't help but bring out his Staten Island accent and we would all enjoy a good laugh.
In closing, let's all see if we can learn from this untimely loss and carry on John's legacy of helping each other, being kind to one another, and making the best of life itself.
"There are souls in this world who have the gift of find joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go."
Thoughts of you, your smile, hope and remembrance. May you rest in peace, John,
Most Sincerely,
Patricia Rose
Maria Mosca
January 2, 2011
John earned his wings in heaven here on earth ,I know John became an angel the second he left us ,John was always ready and willing to help anyone, For the past week my mind is like a video of the time we shared in the office and the conversations we had, our secret jokes, We really became a team this year and I will miss you so very much, you walking in and I always knew it was you because you never picked up your feet and I would say here comes John boy ,you are going to wear out those shoes , we talked about the good old days growing up in new york, sharing memory's because we were the same age, you looking on you tube and finding the funniest videos, telling me how you had Elaine laughing, Making every holiday in the office fun,and the best was when we ripped the office apart to get ready for our new desk and you ending up in the dumpster because someone threw the stuff in the wrong one and we were afraid we get in trouble, pictures were taken with your camera, and then our little Italian cafe in the office until our desk were delieved, So many memory's in just a few years.You left a mark on all of our hearts , We love you and we will miss you everyday. Watch over us John boy .
January 1, 2011
Life's a journey and John's was far to short. He will be missed greatly. God bless him and his family.
December 31, 2010
To John's family I am sorry for your loss. John will be deeply missed.
Michelle Piscopo
Anna Tesauro
December 31, 2010
John will be missed. My condolences go out to all of his family especially his children whom he was so proud of.
December 30, 2010
John will be missed greatly by all at Ocean Twp Transportation Dept.
I am so sorry for your loss.
With my deepest sympathy, Linda Stefano
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down to let us know they are happy." ~Eskimo proverb
December 30, 2010
To John's family I am so sorry for your lost. You have never met me. But, your father always talk about you to me. He was a loving and caring man. I will miss him everyday. He cared for people and people cared about him. He was a good friend. RobinLee Ragucci
Pamela Larsen
December 30, 2010
To John's family I extend my sympathies for your sudden and unimaginable loss. May you find some solace in all the memories you have collected over the years and may they hold, rock you gently in the more darker times. There is no question that you and all those who had the opportunity to be in his presence were blessed by knowing him. . . he truly was a good and fair man to all.
December 30, 2010
Elaine, Sherlyn & Jennifer - I am so sorry for your father's passing. He was always so kind and warm. He made me smile all the years I have known you guys. And he was a rock for Uncle Joe in all of this... I am so sorry & send you my love.
Best,
Christine
Patricia Seibert
December 30, 2010
John was a well loved man at Ocean Township Transportation. He alway kept thing moving smoothly. He made sure all students got to and from school safely everyday. If there was anything that needed to be done John was right there to get it done. He will be missed at Ocean Township Transportation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sincerely, Pat Seibert and all the school bus drivers at Ocean Township. We will miss John.
Patricia Seibert
December 30, 2010
John was a well loved man at Ocean Township Transportation. He alway kept thing moving smoothly
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