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Joseph Balota Obituary

Balota, Joseph A. passed away April 23, 2012 after a two year battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 31 years to Terri (nee Bingesser) Balota; loving father of Kristen (Brian) Miller and Daniel Balota; dear son of the late Anthony and Mary Catherine Balota; dear brother of Ann Asbridge, Paul (Cindy) Balota, and Mary Balota; son-in-law of Edward and the late Maryann Bingesser; brother-inlaw, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Services: Visitation on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. at OAK HILL FUNERAL HOME, 10301 Big Bend, Kirkwood (314) 965-8228. Funeral Mass Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 15 Forest Knoll, Fenton, MO 63026. Entombment Oak Hill Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center-GI Cancer Research, Campus Box 1204, 7425 Forsyth, St. Louis, MO 63105. Visit our online guestbook at www.stlfuneral.com.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 24, 2012.

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Gail and John Duffy

April 26, 2012

Dear Terri and family,

We are so sorry about Joe's passing, Our prayers and wishes are with you.

April 26, 2012

my sympathy to the family. may he join his mother and father in heaven. mike badalamenti

April 26, 2012

Terri, Kristen & Dan, We are sorry for you loss. Joe was always a very happy person to be around and enjoyed life. You are in our prayers. Duane & Judy Huskey and family

Connie Nemec

April 26, 2012

Joe was always jolly and quick with his wit. He was strong with this terrible disease till the very end. May he rest in peace. We will miss him dearly. The Nemec Family

Lynne Weffelmeyer

April 26, 2012

Joe was a good man, great person, loving husband and terrific father who loved his family dearly, we will all miss him. Please find comfort knowing he has gone to a better place. So sorry for your loss.
The Weffelmeyer Family

Mike Balota

April 25, 2012

Joe will be truly missed. He always lit up a room. I always thought of him as the big brother that I never had.

April 24, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Schowe and family

John and Tiffanie Stein

April 24, 2012

At this difficult time, Our sincerest sympathy. We know it's hard and painful. Remember, your friends are here for you if you need us.

RICHARD JONAS

April 24, 2012

TERRI KRISTEN DANNY AN FAMILY
OUR LOVE AN PRAY'S ARE WITH YOU.

UNCLE BUD AN AUNT ROSE

Janis Hopkins-Nugent

April 24, 2012

My heart goes out to you as you face yet another loss in your family. I am saying special prayers for all of you and hope that the good memories carry you through your grief.

Roger Luetkemeyer

April 24, 2012

You are all in our prayers. Roger&Robin Luetkemeyer

Greg Sinnard

April 24, 2012

Dan, Mary, and Ann, We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Greg and Kim Sinnard

April 24, 2012

Terri, Kristen and Dan, so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. May Our Lord hold you tight and carry you through all your pain and sadness. My prayers for all of you.
Much love
Jeanne Bader

April 24, 2012

Dear Terri, Kristen and Dan, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. He was a fine man and we feel very honored to get to know him over the last year. We will pray that God give you strengh and comfort in the days ahead. Love,
Rick and Nancy Miller

Greg Nash

April 24, 2012

Dan,Mary and Ann. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it's been a hard year. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathi Arbini

April 24, 2012

Dear Terri, Kristen ,Brian and Danny,
Our love and thoughts are with all of you. What a wonderful man, husband dad and friend. He will be missed....love you all,
Dan and Kathi Arbini

April 24, 2012

TERRI KRISTEN DANNY AN FAMILY
OUR LOVE AN PRAY'S ARE WITH YOU.

AUNT ROSE AN UNCLE BUD

Eileen Kenny

April 24, 2012

Terri Kristen and Danny.....we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Joe....We will fondly remember the last time we saw him...driving the boat at the Lake... :..(

Tim Fyle

April 23, 2012

Terri, Danny, and family, we are so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great neighbor and friend and will be missed by all of us. Please don't hesitate to come by if you need anything, we will see you tomorrow. Sincerely,
Tim, Rebekah, Lauren, Abbie, and Lillie Fyle.

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