Florence R Balistreri
December 15, 1922 - August 24, 2015
Obituary
MADISON/LODI-Florence R. Balistreri, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 24, 2015. She was born on December 15, 1922, in Madison, the daughter of Alphonso and Josephine (Gambino) Chiovaro and was raised in the Italian neighborhood called "the Bush". She worked for over 25 years at Badger Superette where she loved interacting with all of the University students and staff on the UW campus. Florence retired in 1985. She had a variety of interests including crocheting, bowling, football and basketball, especially following the Packers and Badgers. She loved cooking and baking for her friends and relatives and truly treasured most the time she spent with her wonderful family. Florence is survived by a daughter Ann Marie (Rick) Gilbertsen, two sons, Joe(Dee) Balistreri and Frank (Peg) Balistreri; her grandchildren Rick (Tracy) Gilbertsen, Annette (Bob) Husske, Tony (Michelle) Balistreri, Lori (Wayne) Dailey, Tracy (Joe) Ellingson; her great-grandchildren Trevor, Cody, Emma, Noah, Brad, Derek, Jennifer, Morgan, Abby, Brooke, Taylor, Nikki and Sean and many very special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Nina, Maime, Jenny and Momina and her brothers, Frank, Joe, Steve and two infant brothers. A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 602 Everglade, Madison at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2015 with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Dane County Humane Society.Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Events
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Aug 29, 2015 @ 10:30 AM CDT
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (Madison) • 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, WI 53717
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Jessica Adickes
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Annette and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was an amazing, giving, and loving woman. Praying for comfort for you all in your sad time and happy memories you can reflect on in later times.
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Michael Caliva
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Sad to hear of the passing of "Flo". I worked with her for many years at the Badger Superette. She was really a great, one of a kind lady. She was funny, smart and dedicated. She loved life to it's fullest. I'll always remember the good times we had at "work". I'll be out of town for the weekend but wanted to send my deepest sympathy to her children and the rest of her family. I'm sure "Flo" is at peace in heaven.
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Toni Wilke
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Dear Annettte, Bob, Trevor and Cody,
I am very sorry that you have lost your grandma. She was a great lady to have left behind such great children and grandchildren! I know she will be missed.
JP
jane pattonwalsh
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I was a sales representative for many years. One of my very favorite stops was at the Badger Market where "Flo" worked. I loved seeing her each month. She always knew when to expect me. Florence would have a baked item waiting. Together we exchanged many recipes. I have, in her hand writing, recipes for Zucchini cake and Rosolio. She was an excellent cook. She also shared many stories of her family whom she was so proud of. I will miss her. She was kind, smart, and full of spunk. Knowing her was a blessing. Jane PattonWalsh
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Lynn Muza
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So sorry she left to soon but so lucky to have her for as long as you did. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Lynn Muza
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Joe Caravello Jr.
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My wife Laura and I had two wonderful visits with my Great Aunt Flo Bell in recent months.
We had such a wonderful time. She was quite the character!
She was , without a doubt, the highlight of those two trips to Wisconsin. She reminded me so much of her sister, my dear Grandmother Maime. They are probably gabbing with each other at this very moment!
We will cherish those visits forever.
God Bless You Aunt Flo
Joe Caravello Jr.