ANTHONY P. BALESTRIERI

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ANTHONY BALESTRIERI Obituary

BALESTRIERI, ANTHONY P. 76 - of Folsom, passed away at his residence on Thursday. Born in Buffalo, NY he lived in Folsom for 22 years. He was a retired Force Master Chief for the U.S. Navy. He started his career in March 1956 and retired in June 1988. Master Chief Balestrieri served a distinguished career in the following commands and units: ET "A" School, Great Lakes, Ill., Submarine School, New London, CT, USS Captain (SS 336), USS Seadragon (SSN 584), USS Pollack (SSN 603), Fleet Combat Training Center, Dam Neck, VA, USS John Adams (SSBN 620), Staff, Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet, USS Ohio (SSBN 726), USNS Range Sentinel (T-AGM 22), Headquarters, Military Sealift Command. He received the following awards and decorations: Navy Commendation Medal (Three Awards), Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Battle "E", Good Conduct Medal (Eight Awards); Silver Dolphins, Poseidon/Polaris Patrol Pin with one silver and four gold stars. Mr. Balestrieri was a member of the Somers Point VFW and the USS Pollack Association. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Mr. Balestrieri was predeceased by his wife Dolores L. Balestrieri. He is survived by his son: Nicholas A. Balestrieri and his wife Stephanie of Virginia Beach; one daughter: Natalie Balestrieri of New York; one brother: Joe Balestrieri of Buffalo, NY; three sisters: Rose Marino of Buffalo, Angelina O'Donald of Huntington Beach, CA, Isabella Calieri of Las Vegas, NV, and his grandchildren: Nicholas II, Tamir, David, Anthony, Mikey, Samantha, Lindsey, Denise and Joy and his beloved friends Barbara and Gary Adams and family. Graveside services will be held Monday 11:30am in Brigadier Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, NJ. A viewing will be held Sunday 3:00pm until 5:00pm and again on Monday from 9:00am until 10:00am at the Carnesale Funeral Home, 202 S. Third St., Hammonton. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the National Diabetes Foundation 255 N. Prairie Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301 or to the Atlantic County Humane Society, 1401 Absecon Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401. (carnesalefuneralhome.com).

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for ANTHONY BALESTRIERI

10 Entries

Jerry Balesteri

March 10, 2024

It is hard to imagine that so many years have passed since my Uncle Tony passed on to his heavenly reward. There are so many fond memories I have of Uncle Tony while he lived in Buffalo, N.Y. before his illustrious career in the Navy. Uncle Tony exemplifies the definition of being a true man for having strong commitment to family and country and these values driven into him and all his siblings by his parents; my grandparents, Anthony and Josephine.
Always in my prayers

Jerry Balesteri

March 6, 2023

My Uncle Tony has been in my thoughts and prayers daily as well as my parents John and Ann; and other family members who have passed on to a better world.

Uncle Tony was quite a man; and surely starting out as a son, a brother, a father; and leader in our U.S. Navy.

Briefly, I will say anyone who ever met my Uncle Tony encountered a great man of undeniable intelligence, integrity, honesty, trustworthy, empathetic, articulate, knowledgeable, compassionate; and above all, you found a man who was respectful to all he met; and loved.

We loved you Uncle Tony; and miss you.

God surely has my Uncle Tony in a special place in heaven.

Natalie Balestrieri

March 20, 2017

I love u Dad. Emptiness is unbareble at times. Can't wait till I can sing to u again. U r my biggest fan. Love, Nat "the rat"

Dawn Palese-Dougherty

March 24, 2011

Nick, I'm truly sorry and saddened to hear about the loss of your father . Your father was always a nice man. With the deepest of sympathy, Dawn Palese-Dougherty

JERRY BALESTERI

March 13, 2011

Uncle Joe,
We were always proud of your career accomplishment's but not greater than being a loving family man. We will miss you. My sincere sympathy and love to cousins Nick & Natalie and granchildren.
Cousin Jerry

Tony & Linda

Robert Lasasso

March 13, 2011

ROBERT LASASSO

March 13, 2011

Gonna miss you pop pop so.. hard to belive just last week you mommy and i had a nice day out and ate ... MISS YOU SO... MUCH ALREADY <3

Lisa grandaughter of Joe Totora Giapoutzis

March 13, 2011

Knowing this man is now in the arms of Jesus he will always be remembered for his compassion, kindness and smile. May you be comforted by His love for your loss.

kim amedio

March 12, 2011

The nicest man anyone could know. He shared many stories with us at the diner and loved his dog dearly. He always made us laugh. I had the utmost respect for this man he was loved and will be missed by many, kim amedio