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Michael Balbi Obituary
He was born Dec. 18, 1924 in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Caesar and Assunta Dioricio Balbi.
He was a professional accomplished artist, retired from Dupont after 35 years as a lithographer and PTL for 10 years. He attended Lake Wylie Christian Assembly and was still painting at age 82.
Survivors are his wife of over 52 years, Mary Elizabeth Balbi; son, Michael Balbi of Fort Mill, S.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and David James of Crestview, Fla. and Michelle and Mark Barrett of York, S.C.; grandchildren, Andrew Barrett, Corey Barrett, Charity Hubbard and husband Jeremiah and Rebecca Barberree and husband Kevin; great-grandchildren, Lilly Hubbard, Destin Hubbard and twins, Liberty & Mercy Barberree.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Albert Balbi and Joseph Balbi.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Wylie Christian Assembly with the Revs. Rufus Johnson and Lewis Gunn officiating.
Memorials may be made to Lake Wylie Christian Assembly Church Youth Building Fund, 5766 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.
Condolence messages may be shared with the family at [email protected]
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Howell Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia.
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Elsie (Peco) Fogal
March 17, 2008
Dear Family of Mr. Balbi,
I wish to express my deepest sympathies to you all for the loss Mr. Balbi. I remember you all from Stagecoach Campground in Cape May Courthouse, NJ. My parents, Tony and Theda Peco had a space a few trailers down from you all. Dad and Mom have passed (2001 &2002 respectively). I have very fond memories of the times we spent there at the campground and seeing the beautiful works of Mr. Balbi. He inspired me, as I am an artist as well. I want you to know that strangely enough, I believe his spirit was with me on the 4th. I was driving down Chestnut Hill Road by Cherokee Woods, and thought of you all, and Mr. Balbi and summers in New Jersey. I recalled these fond memories for a few moments, even remember the game room and trying to learn how to shoot pool!! On March 6th, I was reading Delaware Online and saw that he had passed away.......on the 4th. I know he was passing by on his way to Heaven. I just had to let you all know and express my sympathies. May he rest in peace and God bless you, his family and friends.
Elsie Peco Fogal
Wilmington, DE
Charity Hubbard
March 10, 2008
Paw Paw,
As I told you before, you are such an inspiration to me.Your artwork lets all of us share the passion that was in your heart. Thank you for sharing with us your dreams, desires, and life in your paintings. I love you so much and am going to miss you, but I know I'll see you again. Give Jesus a big hug and kiss for me too! I love you!
p.s. I just know you running all over the place now and having coffee and toast for breakfast. Save some for me...that's gotta be some good coffee!
Linda (balbi) James
March 9, 2008
Dad, you were the best! I loved your art work and admired how detailed your work was. I love the way when I was a young girl you brought me warm milk early in the morning before school. I loved your sense of humour I am going to miss you greatly! I love you! Give Jesus a hug for me!
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