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Francis J. Balistreri
November 16, 1938 ~ July 10, 2015 (age 76) 76 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Paul Topping
January 27, 2021 12:19 AM
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Balistreri's passing. He was a very great man. He ignited my love of music that persists to this day. He had a special place in his heart for the poor kids like me and always found a way to help us out. I will never forget his patience. Or his smile. I don't remember many of my teachers from School 14. I will never forget Me. Balistreri's kindness or his wisdom. He was truly one of a kind. He is a hero to me.
A candle was lit by Paul Topping
on January 27, 2021 12:10 AM
A candle was lit by Lisa M. Corbett-Murray in memory of a wonderful teacher.
on July 15, 2015 8:36 PM
Message from Debra Ryan, Crossville, TN
July 15, 2015 12:37 PM
What a kind and patient man he was with all of us at PS#1. We must have been torturing him with our attempts at mastering musical instruments, but he never let it show.
Message from Jane Person
July 14, 2015 4:24 PM
Eileen, So sorry to hear about. Fran. I remember him fondly when you came to my restaurant {Reimann';s}. He was always so nice. Thinking of you at this trying time Jane Persons
Message from Bob Rowe
July 14, 2015 12:18 PM
Mark, so sorry to hear about your father passing away. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and your family at this time. I lost my Mom in March and know it can be tough. Take Care. Bob Rowe
A candle was lit by Jan Jones
on July 14, 2015 10:05 AM
Message from Tracy
July 14, 2015 7:00 AM
May God be with you all today.
Fran today we celebrate you and your time with us here. You are an amazing man and one with a great heart full of love. It was a honor getting to know you and you forever hold a special part in my heart. may you find heaven as special as we have all heard about and remember this is not good by its see us later on the other side
Xoxo❤️
Fran today we celebrate you and your time with us here. You are an amazing man and one with a great heart full of love. It was a honor getting to know you and you forever hold a special part in my heart. may you find heaven as special as we have all heard about and remember this is not good by its see us later on the other side
Xoxo❤️
Message from Tracy
July 14, 2015 7:00 AM
May God be with you all today.
Fran today we celebrate you and your time with us here. You are an amazing man and one with a great heart full of love. It was a honor getting to know you and you forever hold a special part in my heart. may you find heaven as special as we have all heard about and remember this is not good by its see us later on the other side
Xoxo❤️
Fran today we celebrate you and your time with us here. You are an amazing man and one with a great heart full of love. It was a honor getting to know you and you forever hold a special part in my heart. may you find heaven as special as we have all heard about and remember this is not good by its see us later on the other side
Xoxo❤️
A candle was lit by Barry Mac Donald and Tracy Fitzpatrick
on July 14, 2015 6:56 AM
A candle was lit by Scott, Sofia, and Kelly D'Agostino
on July 13, 2015 6:16 PM
A candle was lit by Carolyn and Tony D'Agostino
on July 13, 2015 6:15 PM
A candle was lit by Hesper Eriole (Jones)
on July 13, 2015 10:32 AM
Message from Andrew Zlotnick
July 13, 2015 6:49 AM
To the Balistreri family my condolences go out to all of you As I knew Mr. Balistreri he was a gentile man and a great Music and Band instructor. I had the pleasure of Mr Balistreri in the DMS back in the late 70's he was able to take me from making dieing moose sounds on the Trumpet to a lifetime of music. I hope that some small part of what he taught me was to inspire others to try music. You should know that years after we finished our school careers we still reminisced about the good times that we had back in Band with Mr Balistreri.
Message from Chuck Eaton
July 12, 2015 10:57 PM
My condolences to you. Mr. Balistreri was my 7th and 8the grade music teacher at DMS. A very nice man who treated me very well and helped inspire my love of music that continues to this day.
Message from Tara -Cna-
July 12, 2015 9:47 PM
Unfortunately I didnt get to meet Fran throughout my years in Troy schools. However, I am so grateful to have been able to care for him. Fran brought sooo many laughs to our unit & was loved by EVERY One that was lucky enough to meet him. Always such a sweet, sweet man, even on his bad days he'd always apologize. My heart goes out to his family and especially Eileen, whom I know loves him so deeply & Never leaving his side throughout his whole stay with us. Prayers for you all. Im really gonna miss you, Fran.
Message from Pittstown Republican Committee
July 12, 2015 1:42 PM
Mark & Family,
Please accept our condolences and sympathy on the loss of Francis. You are in our thoughts.
Dave Herrington and the entire Pittstown Republican Committee
Please accept our condolences and sympathy on the loss of Francis. You are in our thoughts.
Dave Herrington and the entire Pittstown Republican Committee
Message from Vonnie J. Vannier
July 12, 2015 12:49 PM
Many, many years ago, Mr. Balistreri was our music teacher at School 1 in Troy. I have never forgotten his kindness and his love for his little musicians. My sincere wishes to his family for comfort. He was a wonderful person who left the world better because he was here.
A candle was lit by Debbie Cady Szalkowski
on July 12, 2015 7:33 AM
Message from Debbie Cady Szalkowski
July 12, 2015 7:33 AM
Frank and I taught music at Doyle for many years together and he was a marvelous teacher and friend! He was a kind soul and we shared many happy moments together. I will always smile when I remember the day the asst. principal locked Frank in the men's room in the auditorium (by mistake) the day before spring break. Luckily I heard him and we got him out of there. We laughed about that for a long time! My condolences and love to the family. RIP dear friend!
A candle was lit by Brunswick Fire Co No 1
on July 12, 2015 6:47 AM
Message from Anita Haight
July 11, 2015 8:58 PM
To Mark and Lisa. We are very sorry for your loss. There are no words that can take your pain away. But there will not be a day that goes by that you won't be thinking of him. He will be in your heart forever. R.I.P. Francis. Love Anita and John Haight
A candle was lit by Anita Haight
on July 11, 2015 8:49 PM
Message from Oviedo, FL
July 11, 2015 8:00 PM
Eileen and family,
Prayers and thoughts for your family at this difficult time. God bless.
Prayers and thoughts for your family at this difficult time. God bless.
A candle was lit by The Austin Family, Pittstown, N.Y.
on July 11, 2015 7:59 PM
A candle was lit by Eric Hansen and Family
on July 11, 2015 7:55 PM
Message from GLENN AND RHONDA KRALL LEBANON, PA
July 11, 2015 7:52 PM
SENDING PRAYERS FOR COMFORT AND PEACE IN THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD, MARK AND FAMILY. I REMEMBER HIM FONDLY AS A GENTLE HAPPY MAN THAT ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND KIND WORDS FOR ALL. RIP FRANCIS AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY TILL YOU MEET AGAIN.
A candle was lit by GLENN AND RHONDA KRALL
on July 11, 2015 7:50 PM
A candle was lit by Jim & Sue Brady
on July 11, 2015 6:56 PM
A candle was lit by Michele Kenny) Strout
on July 11, 2015 6:50 PM
Message from Michele (Kenny) Strout
July 11, 2015 6:48 PM
Aunt Eileen and Mark, I am so very very sorry to hear about Uncle Fran's passing. I have to say I just admired all of you and loved our visits to your house when we were younger. I love this picture and will forever cherish all the memories. If it were at all possible to be there Tuesday I would, please know you will forever be in my heart. Love to you both and my heart is very sad. xxxxoooo Michele
Message from Lisa Balistreri
July 11, 2015 6:18 PM
Sitting outside with Maddie and I hear a cardinal singing his song.....I know it's you...watching over our home! You being called home is bittersweet for us......we are glad you are no longer in pain, but we will miss seeing your smiling face. RIP Dad! Love Lisa
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