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Rogelio Balli Obituary
Born in Alamo, he was a lifetime member of Resurrection Catholic Church. Mr. Balli proudly served in the US Navy (1969-1971) and was a combat Veteran of the Vietnam War and continued his service in the Naval Reserve. His passion was old cars and he loved hunting, fishing, antiquing, wood-working, collecting coins, guns and knives. He loved to be outdoors at the ranch, telling stories and was quite the jokester. He always looked forward to his annual reunions across the US with his Vietnam buddies from the USS Blue.
In the early '70's he worked at the Crest Fruit Company in Alamo and worked with Southwestern Bell through the '90's. Chety was a volunteer and a member of the Board at the Alamo Museum. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roberto G. and Celia Peralez Balli; and an older brother Robert Balli, Jr.
He is survived by his two children, Rogelio "Roy" (Dendea) Balli of Mission; Melinda Yvette Balli of Dallas; two siblings - his twin brother, Ricardo P. (Maria Christina) Balli of McAllen, Rebecca (Carlos) De La Garza of McAllen; his companion, Rosie Balli of Alamo; one sister-in-law, Dora Balli of Alamo; the mother of his children, Thelma Balli of Pharr; three nieces, Veronica, Amy, Karina; four nephews, Richard, Bobby, Rolando, Jaime; and his faithful dog, Milo.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., with rosary at 7 p.m. today, February 23, 2020, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020, at Resurrection Catholic Church in Alamo. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alamo.
Military honors to be conducted by Post 2369 of McAllen.
In honor of Mr. Balli's love and dedication to the community, floral tributes may be sent to Memorial Funeral home or donations may be made to the Alamo Museum.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.
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Mamie Benitez. Campbell
February 24, 2020
Dear Balli Cousins,
Very sad news in regards to Cousin Chetty's passing.
True veteran & much loyalty to his country & Navy.
He will be missed.
Mamie Benitez Campbell ( Raul +)
Marlou (Mrs. Al Levine) Levine
February 23, 2020
I had the opportunity to visit with Mr. Balli at the Alamo Museum. His love for his community and his vision for the Alamo Museum were admirable.
Carmen Caballero Garza
February 23, 2020
I extend my condolences to the Balli family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am very saddened by Chety's passing. He was a dear friend.
I cherish the memories of our school days at St. Joseph School in Alamo where we were classmates from Kinder through 8th grade and of the friendship we maintained this then. Rest In Peace, Chety. Thank you for being a good friend, always full of love, kindness and thoughtfulness.
I will miss you but will hold you in my thoughts and in my heart.
Randy Small
February 23, 2020
Its hard to say goodbye, but you have given those dearest to you countless loving memories that will help them cope with this loss. You were a good man and you will make a great angel.
Danielito Hinojosa
February 23, 2020
Our condolences Mr. and Mrs. Danielito Hinojosa
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