James Work Balassone

A great salesman and a good friend!

What an extraordinary coincidence to be receiving this reminder as I sit at the airport waiting for my flight to go back to Princeton University for my 50th reunion. Jim was an incredibly thoughtful and kind man. He supported my early candidacy to join IBM. I remain forever grateful.

To the family of Jim Balassone: I remain very grateful for his kindness and support. I met him at Princeton University in 1977. He was presenting about the employment prospects at IBM. He supported my candidacy throughout and my five years of IBM was a real turning point in my young career. I have thought of him often... I just looked him up online...it is no surprise that he lived a full and productive life. Please know that there is another Princetonian and ex-IBMer who owes a great deal of...

Betsy, we just found out about Jim's passing, I am so sorry. He was a great man and he will be missed. I just wish we could have been at the services.
All my best
Dean paolillo and dawn

i have many happy memories of jim at the pool watching water polo. my heart goes out to his wonderful family.

James was such a thoughtful, caring, elegant individual. He made my visits and interactions at the Civil War Roundtable so memorable. And always ALWAYS treated me with kindness and genuine care. Until we meet again, dear friend.QEPD, José