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Laura Balistreri Obituary

Balistreri, Laura M. Age 92. Born to Eternal Life, Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Vincent and her grandson, Alexander Holz. Loving mother of Sandra (Robert) Holz, Vincent Balistreri, Laura (Woodrow) Silver, Gregory (Jacqueline) Balistreri and Donna (Richard) Daum. Further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, January 2, from 10:00AM until time of Memorial Mass at 11:00AM, at ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. Special thanks to the caregivers, nurses and doctors at Visiting Angels and Elmbrook Hospital.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 1, 2012.

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Lisa Serrett

January 2, 2012

May we find Peace & Comfort in knowing Mom is safe at home with the Lord.

May the Lord comfort our hearts today and bless us with endearing memories that we will treasure forever.

My thoughts & Prayers are with You All..

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Maryrose Gallagher

January 1, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May God embrace you with peace, comfort and love at this most difficult time. You are in my daily prayers and thoughts. Much love and God bless.

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