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ROSARIO BALLIRO Obituary

BALLIRO, Rosario C. "Billy" In Revere, formerly of Boston's North End, July 23 at 78 years after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Linda L. (Garland) Balliro & the late Marianne (Tardiff) St. Sauveur. Devoted father of Michael T. "Rusty" Balliro of North Attleboro, Tia M. Balliro of NH, George Patnode of Boston, Jeffrey Patnode of Revere & the late William J. Balliro, Lisa Patnode, Michelle Balliro-Cummings & Renee B. Balliro-Cosson. Dear brother of Mary Tzannos & husband Nicholas of Saugus, Frances Bent of Wilmington, Lucy "Lulu" Winship of Plymouth, Bruno Balliro & wife Delores of Revere & the late Rocco, Frank, Joseph & Rudy Balliro & the late Josephine Novello, Florence Monteforte & Rosalie Foye. Cherished grandfather of Rita M. & Philip M. Patnode both of Revere & 13 other grandchildren. Also lovingly survived by 8 great-grandchildren, his brother-in-law, William C. Garland & wife Gail of West Roxbury & many nieces & nephews. Family & friends are invited to attend the Funeral from the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), REVERE, on Tuesday, July 30 at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Monday only 4-9 p.m. Parking available left of the funeral home. Interment in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Decorated Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict & the recipient of the Presidential Unit Emblem/with 2 Overseer Bars, Good Conduct Medal, the Korea Service Medal/2 Bronze Service Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal & the Combat Infantry Badge. Contractor, proprietor of many other businesses & restauranteur. Founder & member of the Revere Businessmen's Assoc. & longtime member of the Mottollo VFW Post #4524, Revere Lodge of Moose #1272, Revere Lodge of Elks #1171, Revere Sons of Italy & the Revere Patriots Club. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Revere League for Special Needs, 200 Winthrop Ave., Revere, MA 02151. Please visit: www.vertuccioandsmith.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 26 to Jul. 29, 2013.

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Davo

April 16, 2021

Love you guys. Grew up with Rusty. Knew most of his family and now Rudy is gone very sad

Ray & Jean Covel

July 29, 2013

Linda and family,so sorry for the loss of your dear Billy.May he rest in peace with his pal Mal.Remember all the good times and God Bless.

lenny&diane semenza

July 29, 2013

linda&family so sorry to hear the sad news about billy.he was always good to me glad we met in florida.

July 28, 2013

Linda and Family, Arthur and I were so sadden to hear of Billy's passing. We will always treasure his friendship and the great times we had together,especially are dance lessons at Arthur Murray's Studio's. Love to all, Arthur and Linda Guinasso

July 28, 2013

My prayers for you and the family Love Nancy

Mary Fallica

July 28, 2013

You will be sadly missed Uncle Billy you were always there for your family and any one else that needed you, you never said no. Hope you find peace and love. There is a void in our family that can never be filled, will love and miss you always. Your niece Cushie

Jack "Balliro" Brophy

July 28, 2013

My Papanona was the greatest man I've had the pleasure to know. He was a real man's man. Love you Papa

July 28, 2013

Linda and Family: So sorry to hear the sad news about Billy. Great person and he will be missed. Margaret Johnson and Prizio Family

Mary Fallica

July 28, 2013

Dear Uncle Billy, you were such a strong force in our family you will be missed every day. Please rest in peace now with all our loved ones who have gone before us. Love and will miss you every day. Love your niece Cushie

Billy Bell

July 28, 2013

Billy was a true sport and a great friend You could count on him if you needed help. He was a straight talker and very loyal to people. I will miss his friendship very much. My condolences to Linda and the rest of his family. He is in heaven now resting in peace

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Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals

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