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MICHAEL BALSAMO Obituary
Michael J. Balsamo Sr., beloved husband of Sarah, nee Fiduccia; loving father of Dr. Laurie (Larry) Mattera and Michael II (Dr. Linda); beloved son of Mae, nee Rubin, and the late Joseph; son-in-law of the late Steve and Josephine Fiduccia; fond grandfather of Danny, Sarah, Michael III and Matthew; dear brother-in-law of Josephine (the late Jim) Misiti, Rosemarie (the late Frank) Bono and the late Sam (Lucy) Fiduccia; and fond uncle of many. Funeral Saturday, 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge to Our Lady Mother of the Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment St. Joseph Mausoleum. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for MICHAEL BALSAMO
Pinky Graiber
February 18, 2010
Sara, I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I was not able to attend, due my hubby going through Cancer treatment, but my thoughts and prayers were with you and your family. I pray that God gives all of you the strength to get through the days to come.
Tom Braun
September 19, 2009
Dear Sarah and family.
I'm deeply sadden with Mike's passing. We were in pharmacy school together, and only recently via the miracle of email have I gotten to know Mike again. I'm glad that you and Mike were able to attend the 50th Anniversary party commemorating our graduation from the UIC College of Pharmacy. I'm sorry I just now learned of Mike's passing. May you always remember the good times. Tom Braun
September 15, 2009
DEAR SARAH:
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS OF MIKE. BOTH EDDIE AND I HAVE YOU BOTH IN OUR PRAYERS. I TRULY LOVED MIKE AS A GOOD FRIEND IN COLLEGE. I WILL REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS.
LOVE, JERRY AND EDDIE WISNER
Sherry and Josh Silvern
September 4, 2009
Josh and I send our deepest sympathies to Sarah and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We wish you peace.
Kathy Owens
September 4, 2009
Laurie and the rest of the Balsamo Family,
My deepest sympathy during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time of sorrow.
RICHARD LITTLE
September 4, 2009
Sincere condolences to family and friends for the loss of this great man and veteran; Mike was loved by many and will be sorely missed.
Remembering in deepest sorrow.....
Rich & Lucy
Boynton Leisureville, Florida
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
September 4, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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