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John Balistreri Obituary

Balistreri, John B. "Charlie" Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2012, age 82. Beloved husband of the late Edna (nee Kivi). Dearest father of Tommy (Theresa), Katherine (Ken) Jung and Gregory. Proud grandfather of Clayton Clouse, Kenny, Jordan and Collin Jung; great-grandpa of Anaiya and Gabriella Clouse. Dear brother of Frank (the late Rosemary). Sadly missed by special friends Patricia Stein, Carolyn and Susan Davis and Alexa Herasimchuk. Preceded in death by siblings Mary (Frank) Vento, Ann (Fieldon) McQuitty, Rosalie and Jerome Balistreri. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Ann Balistreri, Helen Lantta, Helvi Pelkola and Helmi (Jim) Anderson, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at AngelsGrace Hospice. Visitation Tues., March 13, at the Funeral Home from 4 PM until A Time of Remembrance at 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Wed., March 14, at 10 AM, at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 6th St., Milwaukee. (Parking available in lot on 7th St. side of church). Procession to Holy Cross Cemetery for Committal Service and Entombment to follow. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to AngelsGrace Hospice appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 11, 2012.

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Gregory

March 17, 2012

I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. It is comforting to hear from all the people that have so many great memories of my father.

All the best,

Deidre Carr

March 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Remember to celebrate the good memories, as they are rays of sunshine through the gray sky. Love you all, DeeDee & Tom

March 12, 2012

Katherine, Tommy & Greg, miei cugini, I am so deeply saddened to hear about your dad. Charlie was always my favorite Zio. What a beautiful soul. He will live in our hearts forever. Michelle (Kivi) Johnson

March 11, 2012

To my cousins Tommy, Katherine & Greg,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a nice man and Uncle Charlie was always one of my favorites! May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynn (Swanson) Knisely

rose buchanan

March 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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