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Antonio Balbo Obituary
Poughkeepsie - It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our beloved father, husband and grandfather, Antonio "Tony" Balbo. He will be greatly missed, as he always lived a humble life. He worked hard and sacrificed a lifetime so he could give his family more than what was needed. Yes, it's true, it took little to upset him....but, if took just as little to make him happy. He will be sorely missed, but he will live in our hearts forever. Rest in peace Daddy.
Antonio " Tony " Balbo, age 87, of Poughkeepsie, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Tony was born January 4, 1929 in Teggiano, Italy He is the son of the late Angelo and Rosa (D'Elia) Balbo. He married Maria DiBrizzi on August 13, 1955 in Pompeii Italy.
Tony served in the U. S. Army during the Korean war. He was the owner of Tony's Pizza Pit in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Tony was a local resident since 1971, he previously resided in Brooklyn and Italy. Tony loved working on cars, loved to travel to Italy and enjoyed gardening. He was a member of St. Martin de Porres Church.
Tony is survived by his wife Maria and his children: daughter and son-in-law Rosetta and Angelo Laveglia of Poughkeepsie, son and daughter-in-law Angelo and Elena Balbo of Poughkeepsie, daughter and son-in-law Tina and Carlo Citera of Margate, NJ and daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Nick Loguercio of Poughkeepsie. Also surviving are his grandchildren Lino, Antonio, Anthony, Gabriella, Luca, Christian Teresa, Isabella, Martina and Rosaria.
Calling hours will be Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 2pm to 7pm at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am on Monday, June 27, 2016 at St. Martin de Porres Church, Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie, NY. Burial will follow in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.doylefuneralhome.com
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June 27, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps 46 : 1
Michele Ascolese
June 27, 2016
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved father I was out of town please accept
our deepest sympathy at this time
Michele Mangi Ascolese
and Family
Charles Coombs
June 26, 2016
We all express our deepest sympathy at this time to you Marie and all the Balbo family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck, Gloria, Michael and all the family.
Michael Drivas
June 26, 2016
Now I had so many memories of that man.... Tough exterior but a softy to us all.... We'll miss you Tony, RIP.
Manny Drivas
June 26, 2016
The memories of Tony's Pizza Pit in the mid-late 1970's will forever remain in the hearts and mines of people in and around the Raymond & Main Arlington district. Our thoughts and prayers for the entire Balbo family.
Karen Perkins Jones
June 25, 2016
My prayers are with the family for strength and healing during this time. A good man Mr. Balbo. Passed on many good values to his children. Grateful. My humble condoence. An old neighbor and classmate. Karen Perkins
Barbara Skinner
June 25, 2016
To Maria, Rose, Angelo and the rest of the family I send my deepest sympathy on your loss. My prayers are with you all. I am so sorry I can't be there.
June 25, 2016
Such sad news! So many fond memories! From helping Tony make'h da meat'ah'balls in the kitchen of the Pit to meeting friends n hanging out as a young girl. Knowing him n his wonderful family for more then 40 yrs this brings such sadness to me. My deepest condolences to the Balbo family. May you Rest in Peace Tony. Fly with God n all his anges.
Lenore Drivas Incorvaia
Deirdre Teeling-Caamano
June 25, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the family. May your hearts find peace & comfort during this difficult time.
Leslie Ritter
June 25, 2016
To the Balbo and Citera family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man..Living down the street, the fond memories I have of your family growing up will always be in my heart . He was always so proud of his family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marie and David Bernier
June 25, 2016
Goodbye Tony. We have known you for what seems like a lifetime. Rest in peace. Our deepest condolences to our extended familgia. We have many fond memories going back to 1971, our families have been through good times and bad times together. You will always be close in our hearts.
Linda Burdick
June 25, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences to your entire family. May his soul rest in peace. May the perpetual Light of God shine upon him forever. I pray for peace of heart for you all.
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