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Margaret Balbo Obituary
Margaret R. Balbo NORFOLK - Margaret Ribas Balbo, 78, passed away Aug. 10, 2008. Born in Elmont, N.Y., Mrs. Balbo was a retired school bus driver and the widow of James J. Balbo. She is survived by a daughter, Debra A. Balbo of Norfolk; a son, Frank J. Balbo of Chesapeake; two grandchildren, Matthew Balbo and Steven Balbo, both of Virginia Beach; and two nieces, Linda Durant of California and Betty Taylor of New York. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Father Romeo Jazmin officiating. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Linda Durant
August 15, 2008
Debbie and Frankie, Your Mom was one of a kind. A gem. I join you in missing her and I am thinking of you both and the grandchildren. Love Linda
Pamela Osborn
August 13, 2008
Debbie-it was by accident that I saw your mom's name in the paper. I am very sorry for your loss. The one time I met her in the hospital I thought she was special.
Betty Taylor
August 12, 2008
Debra, I will always remember your Mom as a funny and honest person. Our sincerest sympathies.
Betty, Dave, John and Emily
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