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LEIGHA BALSAMO Obituary
BALSAMO, LEIGHA A. 22 - of Mays Landing, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 8,2010. Born in Somers Point, she had lived in Corbin City before moving to Mays Landing ten months ago. She is a graduate of Ocean City High School class of 2006. Leigha loved music and spending time with friends. Predeceased by her paternal grandparents: Marion Balsamo and Joseph Petty. Surviving are her parents: Elizabeth "Elisa" Hart and Glen Balsamo, maternal grandparents: Audrey and Robert Hart, maternal great-grandparents: Thelma and Hugh Hart. Aunts: Cynthia Hart, Doreen Hart, Cynthia Greig, Kim McCrossen, Beth Buck, uncles: Curtis Baker, Peter Haney, James Madison, Gary Balsamo, Walter Creig, Mike McCrossen, William Buck, cousins: Jordan and Robert Baker, Erin and Michael Haney, Rose Madison, Jason, Ashley, Alexandra Creig, Blaise, Billy, Tara Buck, Morgan and Mark DelCorio, boyfriend: Rob Rozell and best friend: Caylyn Clark. Friends may call Friday evening (today) from 6 until 8 o'clock and Saturday morning from 10 until 11 o'clock at The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, Palermo, NJ where her funeral service will be offered Saturday at 11 o'clock. Burial will be private and at her family's convenience. Memorial contributions in Leigha's name may be made to the charity of one's choice. To e-mail condolences visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for LEIGHA BALSAMO
Sharon Norton
July 1, 2010
To All Who Loved Leigha~
I was honored to have had Leigha in my class at Ocean City High School. Each day she entered my classroom, she came in with a beautiful smile on her face. Each person she came in contact with...left with a smile on their face. Leigha had a zest for life. She was a true friend to so many and felt that the world should be a happy place to live in.
I was so proud of the young lady Leigha became. I was so sorry to hear about her passing.
To all who loved Leigha...when you see a beautiful sunrise or sunset.....a colorful butterfly flying in the air....or an uplifting song on the radio.....they will be Leigha's gift to each of you.
May joy be in your hearts as you remember such a special young lady. She will forever be your guardian angel.
Sharon Norton
OCHS
Al DeMichele
June 30, 2010
Elisa and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter Leigha. In 1992 & 1993 you and Leigha rented the 1st floor apartment of the duplex my wife and I own in Marmora. As you remember, my wife and I lived, and still do, next door to the duplex. At the time Leigha would have been about 5 or 6 years old. Our daughter Amy, which was also about the same age, would often play with Leigha. After you moved, my daughter and Leigha went their separate ways and we never got to see Leigha again. I still have the many photos that I took of our girls together. Since I never got to see your daughter grow up to be a beautiful young adult, my mind has only one vision of her, and that is of a cute little 7 year old girl playing with my daughter. May God bless her and I will continue to keep her in my prayers.
Tara Torres
June 28, 2010
Love you.. miss You.. my gorgeous "lee lee"
Beth Balsamo
June 22, 2010
Too my beautiful niece, Leigha who will forever dance with the dolhpins sore with the dove you are all the colors in the butterfly you wore your warrior feather well. I will always bring you a broken arrow and I will always bring you a bottle of rain and one day we will walk along the water together again with all my love till I see you again go with god little one we love you DADDY UNCLE GARY UNCLE BILL AUNT CINDY AUNT KIM AUNT BETH forever in our hearts
krystle meehan
June 17, 2010
Girl you sure are missed. I cant believe your actually gone.. it was just 3 weeks ago we were joking about claire and her reese sticks. ): I know your in a better place now though.. and ill make sure rob and claire are ok. you know someones gotta keep them on track. ly <3Krys
Aubrey Camp
June 14, 2010
Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf.
Kelsey Mellito
June 14, 2010
Leigha you were my sitter for a while when I was young, I haven't talk to you in a month and wish I kepted up with you. You were a great and nice person and I will miss, I just wish I could of seen you earlier. I love you for always RIP.
Kristyn Leatherwood
June 13, 2010
Leigha u were one of the best friends i ever had, u had a heart of gold and taught me alot..i remember so many great memories weve had together and it hurts that i couldnt make it to your funeral cuz i live in PA, what hurts most of all was i remember sayin our last goodbye before i moved here, the leatherwoods always thought of u as a family member..we were together everyday thoughout our beginning teen years, u will always be in my heart as well as my familys..u were always there when i needed you and thats why im proud to call u my friend..my mona..:( doug misses u just as much as i do you always made us laugh and when i cried u cried when u cried i cried..i dont wanna be selfish and be mad cuz i know your in a better place then here and u told me many times theres gotta be something better..ilu leigha i know ur at peace and to Elisa im sorry for the pain your going through i give my condolences to the family! Gone but never forgotten!!!....
June 12, 2010
Elisa,
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts ache for you & your family as we know first hand how it feels to lose a daughter. We deeply regret that we were unable to attend the funeral. May God give you the strength to deal with this tragedy. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Jay & Joanna Hendricks
jimmy Tharp
June 12, 2010
Elisa(mom) i'm sorry for our lose wish i could have been there. leigha was a beautiful person, great freind, and my favorite sister. you'll be miss and loved always jim
Alyse & Kevin leatherwood
June 12, 2010
Leigha you are beautiful in life and in death. My condolences go out to her family and friends who I know loved her so. Rest in peace Leigha!
Joanne Keene Hall
June 11, 2010
Elisa and Aunt Audrey, my heart is breaking for you and all of Leigha's loved ones. She was taken too soon and I pray that you keep her memory alive each day.
Vincent Sinski
June 11, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Larry and Carol Keene
June 11, 2010
Dear Elisa and family,
We know your hearts are broken. Our hearts are aching for you and we wish we could be there to express our love and deep condolences to all of you in person.
May the words, hugs and love from the family and friends who surround you now give you support and bring you some peace during this saddest and hardest of times...Leigha will live on in the memories of all who knew her...
June 11, 2010
Elisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Carmen Palmer, Mays Landing, NJ
Ocfd
June 11, 2010
The ocean city fire department offers it's condolences to the family and our prayers will be with you.
Mary Ann Brown
June 11, 2010
Bob, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your granddaughter Leigha. I pray that our Dear Lord keep you and yours close to him in this time of saddness. Blessings, Mary Ann Brown
JR & Stacy Nelson
June 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jackie camp
June 11, 2010
Lisa, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie & Jerry Camp
June 11, 2010
Lisa, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jackie & Jerry Camp
Sammie Rhubart
June 11, 2010
Leigha,
Girl..... It has been so long since I've seen you, but I did not want to see you that way. I couldn't believe my eyes.....I miss you, but your memory will forever be alive in the hearts of your friends and family! Love and miss you girl!!
Much Love
Sammie
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