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Jonathan Balbi Obituary

BALBI Suddenly, Dec. 14, 2001, JONATHAN D., SR., age 22, beloved husband of Melanie (nee Kelly), loving father of Jonathan Jr., Camryn and Joshua, beloved son of Victoria Granero, dear brother of Jeremiah and Victoria Balbi, sadly missed by the entire Granero family, his mother-in-law Susan Kelly and brothers-in-law Michael, Martin and Adam Kelly. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Tues. 8:30 A.M. MURPHY-RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 3rd and Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing Mon. eve 7 to 9 P.M.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2001.

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Phyllis Wright

December 27, 2001

Jeremiah My love!



I'm So very sorry about your lose of your brother Jon. I see you in so much pain as the days go by.....When I see you in pain, I fold my hands and I pray to our dear father to wipe away all your hurt and anger that hurts you. I know I have to be strong for you and I pray every night, that he helps me stay strong. It's hard to be strong when I'm in pain,too but God is on our side, helping us along. We all wonder why, this could happen to such a wonderful person like Jon who loved life and enjoyed every min, with his family and friends, but God has the plann and we know that God is proud to have Jon beside him because Jon is a wonderful person and he has so much love to go around for everyone. I know you will miss him and I will miss him too, but we will remember all the wonderful times Jon had us laughing and smiling, and helping us to enjoy life. If there's anything I could do, to help you get throw this, please let me know because I will do anything and everything for you. You are a peice of my heart who I love now and forever. May God be with you always and may he heal your bending heart.My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Love, Phyllis

kim s

December 20, 2001

To the Balbi Family and Melanie,



Jon was a supervisor of mine and I can say he always had a smile on his face and seemed he had no worries in his world. He was so exicted when the youngest came and it made me appreciate him more. He will be greatly missed

Jeremiah Balbi

December 19, 2001

I love you Jon my brother!

Victor & Deborah Wright

December 17, 2001

Our prayers go out to the Balbi Family. Its true that the young will show us the way to all new life REjoice his old & new life for someday we all will be together again. It's hard to let go as we all know, but remember that he's sitting to the right hand of God & Maker. Now it's time to forgive , but never forget how Jon had touch each of our lives & heart.Look into your heart for forgiveness, as God open his heart for our sins.Easier said then done coming from a grandfather that just lost a grandson less than 6 months ago at the age of 3yrs.Speak to God and he will listen, it will help you eas your pain.



OH God of Mine take our brother and guild him in his new life, leave his soul be fresh and new. Watch over his young family as they grow old together.Talk to those that don't understand eas there hearts & pain.

If any man be in Christ,

He is new creation for all things are past,

Behold all things are become NEW

11cor5:17

Dmitri King

December 17, 2001

Although I never got a chance to know Jon well, the few times I did see him he always had a smile on his face and had kind words for everyone. I could see that he was a devoted family man who was very much loved by his family and friends and those who knew him well. My Deepest condolences go out to all who are grieving this terible loss. My thoughts are with you.



--Dmitri

Phyllis Wright

December 16, 2001

Vicky, Vicoria, Victor, And Melanie and Family





I'm so very sorry for the lose of Jon. I know Jon is a very speical person to everyone, and I know that everyone will miss him dearly. My prayers and heart goes out to each and one of you. I love all of you and if there's anything I could do, I will be here, holding my hand out to you. All of you became a peice of my heart foever, and I know I been blessed to have a wonderful family with a big heart. And I also know there is alot of hurt, sadness and anger but GOD has the plann.He will take very good care of Jon and He will help us get throw this. He will heal our hearts daily. Take away all our sadness, hurt and anger and we will shine throw Jon's smile, that brightins up the room daily.I will miss you Jon and I love you.I will be looking forward in seeing you some day, when our father decides when it's my time to be with him. Until then You are in my mind, and my heart always. God bless all of you and my prayers are with you. Love, Phyllis

Edward & Diane McGinley

December 15, 2001

Victoria, Melanie & Family:



Our prayers and hearts go out to you and yours at this very sad time in life. May God grant you the strength to get through these hard times.



Ed & Diane McGinley

(Linda Helm's Parents)

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