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BALSAMO, ANGELA Angela Balsamo, 63, of San Diego, California, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at home after fighting a courageous six year battle with ALS. Born March 11, 1947 in Sicily, Italy. She was wife to the deceased Antonio Balsamo. Survivors include her children all in San Diego, CA, Paula Balsamo (Kalb), Vince Balsamo, Sal Balsamo, and Tony Balsamo, her mother Tommasa Troia in San Diego, CA, grandchildren Marc Anthony Kalb, Alessandra Kalb, Bianca Balsamo, and Anthony Paul Balsamo, her brother Guiseppe Troia from Sicily, Italy, son-in-Law Marc Kalb in San Diego, and daughter-in-law Laura Balsamo. The viewing will be on November 19, 2010 at Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary at 3655 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA from 5-8 p.m. with a Rosary from 6-7 p.m. The mass and burial will on November 20, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Mausoleum at 4470 Hilltop Drive, San Diego, CA. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you And whispered "Come with Me". With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, and saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, laying loving hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. We love you mom and miss you so very much. You will forever be in our hearts!

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 18, 2010.

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Jeanine Haggerty

December 1, 2010

Dear Balsamo Family,
We were so sad to hear of the passing of your dear mother. We remember when you moved in across the street from us on Alumni. We hadn't seen your mother in several years but always remember what a sweet, loving person she was. We know you will miss her greatly. You are all in our prayers.
Jack and Jeanine Haggerty
Chris and Megan

Pat Behrens

November 22, 2010

Paula, I never had the opportunity to meet your Mom, but after reading all these beautiful comments and tributes to her, and just knowing you, I just know she was a beautiful woman inside and out. I wish I could have known her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as in my heart. Love to all. Aunt Pat, Rochester, NY

Tom and Mary Flahive

November 22, 2010

Dear Balsamo Children,

We were shocked to learn of your lovely Mother's passing. We at Blessed Sacrament still miss the resturant and speak of your Mom and Dad often. We still laugh about calling up for a take-out order and your Dad would say, "15-20 minutes", every single time - no matter how long it would take. I have never found a better "alio oilo" than your Dad's.

We lost track of your family when it was closed and Phil Barile died who used to keep in touch.

Your Mother was truly an "angel" with the sweetest smile.

From your many friends from Blessed Sacrament, we send our love.

Sara Orlando

November 21, 2010

Dear Treasured Friend Paula and Family: Your beautiful Mom will live on in you -- she touched so many people her time here on earth and is now watching over all of you smiling with pride:) You are a beautiful family with so much love:) Paula you are like a sister to me and I am grateful for the memories I have of your Mom. Thank you for sharing her with me and thank you for your strong bond of friendship. I love you and will always be here for you to lean on. Peace and Blessings, Sara

Sara Desiderio

November 21, 2010

Dear Paula and family...my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful Mother to her next home. I will forever remember the Italian cookies your Grandma and she lovingly made for Sara's wedding....delizioso! Her name fits her perfectly...she was and is one of God's chosen angel's. With love...Sara Desiderio

Paul & Maria McEneany

November 21, 2010

Dear Family...knowing your beautiful Mother lives on in the hearts of those she left behind, she will never be far away, but instead, close by, watching over, taking care of each of you until you are together again. With love and deepest sympathy...
Paul and Maria McEneany

Ignazia Mistretta

November 21, 2010

Cara zia Masina, cara Paula e cari tutti,

vogliamo associarci al vostro dolore e al ricordo di una donna splendida e forte. Dall'Italia giungono abbracci cari e la forza delle radici che Angela non ha mai spezzato.
Siete tutti nelle nostre preghiere.

Tua nipote Ignazia, Pino e famiglia.

Mary Beauparlant

November 20, 2010

May the love of friends and family help you all through the days ahead. With deepest sympathy.

November 19, 2010

Tomassa and family, you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter and mother. I admired the way she worked so hard in keeping her family together with so much love. She was named correctly because she truly was and is an "angel". She will never be forgotten and will always be in my heart. Aunt Jenny.......

Balsam Bachoua

November 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Your mom was the best and one of the kindest woman. God Bless all of you

November 18, 2010

Hi Paula...I was reading the Union Tribune today and noticed that your mom passed away.....My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family...may she rest in peace.....Doris Kugler

Angela Cortese-Sacco

November 18, 2010

Dear Paula and the entire Balsamo Family, our deepest condolences to you all for the loss of your mother. She was an amazing woman. We remember when we first met your family and you were all working so hard running your family restaurant after the passing of your father. Her strength was unwavering. We knew immediately she was a special woman. God bless you all.
The Cortese/Sacco Families

November 18, 2010

Dear Paula, Vince, Sal and Tony, I choose to remember your wonderful mother as she was the day I met her at her home 13 years ago. She was so gracious and beautiful inside and out. She was so welcoming to me and my family. She could not do enough for everyone around her and never tired of helping others. We had a special relationship and she occupies a special place in my heart.
love,
Linda Thrasher

Antoinette Monillas

November 18, 2010

Thank you Angela for letting me take care of you for almost 4 yrs. I will miss all the things that we used to do. Watching TV (EWTN Rosary with Mother Angelica, Daily Mass, The View, News, Divine Mercy, Father Leo, Rosary, Food Channel, Ellen Degeneres, Ophra, & Dr OZ etc. I will miss the mornings that you read all the prayers from different Saints & prayers. I know you liked it when I bring the PARADE magazine every Monday for you to read I will remember the smile on your face. I know we have frustrations because we can't get you comfortable. But when we get it & when I see you smile the frustrations goes away. When you find out someone in your family or we are sick you worry about us even though your that one laying in bed. You also tell us what medication to take. I will remember your beautiful smile when we give you flowers. You want to place it where you can see it all day. I wish I have your good memory. You remember everything from Birthdays, Anniversaries, Death Anniversaries & many more. I wish I met you before you got sick. You are a wonderful Daughter, Mother, Friend & Person! Welcome to your new home, your home at last. I will miss you! Till we meet again Angela! I love you!

Marta Willman

November 18, 2010

Paula, Tony and Family, Your Mother was a beautiful woman! My thoughts and prayers are with you, I love you and I am here for you! Love, Marta & Everett Willman

November 18, 2010

Zia Masina and family,

Our deepest condolences for the loss of this beautiful woman. Angela was lovely, kind, gentle, caring, devoted and many more things. We know how long she suffered and how difficult it must have been on you, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Enzo and I, Laura and Giuseppe DiStefano, have made a mass offering in memory of Angela so we can honour her in Windsor. We will be forwarding the mass cards to you immediately.

Sentite condoglianze. L'eterno riposo dona lei o Signore, e splendi ad essa la luce perpetua. Riposi in pace. Amen.

Enzo and Mary Mistretta & Family, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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