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Elmo Baldassari Obituary
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Ulysses and Anna Baldassari. His most prominent real-estate developments included a few of the first hotels in Wildwood, N.J., the 24th Street, the Magnolia and the Shalimar. Locally, Elmo developed Moosic Lake, Bellefonte Apartments and the land which ultimately became Mount Margaret Estates.
He was a successful business man and one of his most admirable qualities was sharing his fortune and knowledge with others to begin business ventures of their own. His generosity and entrepreneurial spirit provided a way of life for generations of families. Elmo had a passion for music and dancing which prompted him to open the infamous Orchid Club and Spruce Street Record Shop. He loved Bocci Ball, fishing and hunting and spent over 68 years traveling out west to South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming where he established many life-long friendships.
He is survived by his life-long companion, AnnMarie "Tita" D'Amico; his daughter, Mrs. Dawn Albert and husband, Dr. Mark Albert, and daughter, Mia Baldassari; son, Dr. Elmo Baldassari and wife, Jennifer Dunda, and son, Billy Baldassari, and daughter, Barbara "Cookie" Rinaldi; grandchildren, Marco, Zachary and Helena Albert; Nico Valvano, Billy and Luca Baldassari.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leda Pagnani Baldassari; and son, Donald Baldassari; as well as his brothers, Elio "Al", Joseph and Henry "Hank" Baldassari.
Elmo was given exceptional personal care not only by his children but also by his caretakers, Barbara Weidow, Lorraine Becchetti, Elaine Skamanich, Dawn Galavitz, Lavern Nicole, Dr. Kenny Sebastanelli and his staff.
A celebration of life Mass will be held on Monday in Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave., Scranton, at 3 p.m.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the church beginning at 1 p.m. until the time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Carmine Monacelli, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Think Big, c/o Caring for Carmine, Fidelity Bank, N. Blakely St., Dunmore, PA 18512.
To leave an online condolence please visit www.Dun moreFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements by the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elmo Baldassari
Anne Laboranti
February 14, 2013
Dr. Elmo Baldassari,I am sorry for your loss and the loss of all he has helped and could have continued to help.,He was very kind and supportive of my family at a very difficult time for us all. Very pleasant to be in his company. May his kindness continue in all of his children. Your grateful patient, Anne Laboranti and family.
Dr Joe Agostinelli
February 3, 2013
Dr Elmo and family. Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers with you today. I have many great memories growing up with your family,skiing and hunting and listening to Elmo's stories on various hunting and skiing escapades and the fun summer times at Lake Wallenpaupack.
David Vergari
February 1, 2013
The mark he left on Moosic Lake can never be forgotten
karen kresge
January 29, 2013
hi mo mo sorry about your dad thinking of you hang in there with love karen kresge
January 29, 2013
Moe, im sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a great man. Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our prayers. men like your dad are few and far between these days. Keith and Sandy Golay
Mark Mattioli
January 28, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 28, 2013
Elmo, Dawn, Mia, Billy and Tita, I offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family as you struggle through the difficult time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony (Tony) Petrillo and Family
January 28, 2013
Elmo, Dawn, Mia, and Tita, I offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family as you struggle through the difficult time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
kerri best
January 27, 2013
My heart goes out to you and your family Dr. Elmo Baldassari..Please accept my heartfelt condolences on behalf of Allied Services van transportation....
Dr. Matt Butler
January 27, 2013
Mo,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I know your Father must have been so proud of you, May God watch over him and Give you the peace which surpasses all understanding.
Love you Brother,
Matt
Kathylee Johnson-Zygmunt RN BSN
January 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy... He was a wonderful man...
Alex Cordero
January 27, 2013
Dear Dawn, Mia, Mo and Billy, I'm so sorry to hear of Ur dad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful man, you should all be proud of the care you gave him. May he rest in peace. Love Alex aka steve and my family
KEN SUMMA
January 27, 2013
Dr. Elmo Baldassari and family, my deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerly, Ken Summa
Sylvio Mele
January 27, 2013
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your father.
Jeffrey & Norajean Dargatis
January 27, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Julie Kitch-Maus
January 26, 2013
Dear Tita, Dawn, Mia, Mo and Billy, I'm so sorry to hear of Elmo's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful man, you should all be proud of the care you gave him. May he rest in peace.
Molly Supanek
January 26, 2013
Dear Titia,Dawn,Mia,Elmo,Billy and loved ones
My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you at this time God understands but as humans we don't.He enjoyed a good long life with many happy memories but as him and I once had a conversation we spoke about our children passing before us and it is the worst pain a human can take so as we talked that day we both agreed we love the childdren we have here on earth and enjoy every miniute with them but can't wait to go to heaven to spend some lost time we had with our child we lost and now that is what he is doing spending time with his son and loved ones so be happy for the long time you had him and be glad for him that he now has this time with his son. You all are in my thoughts and prayes and I know the Holy Sprit will bring eveveryone thru this.
I Love You All Molly
Bob Gelb
January 26, 2013
Barbara, my deepest sympathy to you and the entire family on the loss of your dad.
Annie
January 26, 2013
Your dad is in a safer place now. He is looking down on all of his family here on earth.
Anne Heppding
January 26, 2013
My condolences to the Baldassari family my prayers go out to all of you. This time is very hard and I pray you all get peace and comfort in this difficult time. God bless you all.
Allison DeMany
January 26, 2013
Mia,
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family...I remember how much you cared for and spoke of your dad.
mary anne bordo
January 26, 2013
to the Baldassari family, may God Bless you and your families, your dad was a great, kind, & respectful man. he will be dearlly missed. my dad, Caesar also sends his condolences..
Mary Anne & Caesar Bordo
Lois Farrell
January 26, 2013
Barbara and family, we send our sincere sympathies. Lois and bill farrell.
Connie Valvano
January 26, 2013
I am praying for comfort for each of you at this most difficult time. I understand the deep pain and sadness when a loss of someone so endearing in your life happens. Our Lord has welcomed Elmo and your prayers for him have been heard. He was a friend to me whom I look forward to seeing again. A man with a generous heart who loved his family and friends. Trust in God with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding, especially at this time. God Bless.
Marion Caffrey
January 26, 2013
Dear Tita and all the family:
My condolences on the loss of Elmo. He was a wonderful man. May he RIP
Marion Connolly Caffrey
January 26, 2013
Dear Cookie and family: I am so sorry over the loss of your dad. I have so many fond and happy memories of him while I lived on Ripple St. (He taught me how to swim and not hold my nose when I jumped into your pool.)May he RIP
January 26, 2013
May God Bless and walk beside all of you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you. Love, Ellen
Jodi Lameo
January 26, 2013
My sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Mia, the entire Baldassari Family, family and friends of Elmo, who has fallen asleep, and now rests in peace with Our Lord. God Bless! RIP Elmo Baldassari.
Donna Hazelton
January 26, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
January 26, 2013
Dear Barbara, Sincere sympathy, Blanche Hope,Cazenovia,N.Y.
Bob Mack
January 26, 2013
My sympathies to Mr. Baldassari's family and friends. He truly was a legend and great entrepreneur. May his memory be eternal!
Sean Scanlon
January 26, 2013
Cookie,Tita,Dawn,Mia,Elmo,Billy,and family,So sorry to read about your loss.He must have been one great man.I never got to know him,but knowing you all differently speaks volumes as to the man he was and the various gifts he really possessed.God Bless each of you with wonderful memories through this trying time.
Melinda Misiura
January 26, 2013
Mia, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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