Joseph S. Balestrieri of West Seneca and Irving, NY passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016.
Beloved husband of the late Dolores Balestrieri and Esther Kennedy Balestrieri; dearest father of Anthony "Tony" Balestrieri, Mary Ann (late Richard) Weber, Sharon (Robert) Pattison, Karen (Patrick) Thompson, Jeriann (David Sr.) Brock, Joseph (Ripel) and Jason (Heather) Balestrieri, Gina (Gilberto) Rosas, Lisa (Kirt) Kuschel and Chris (Larry) Goodwin; fond grandfather of 24 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; brother of Isabelle Caleri. He was also predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call on Tuesday, September 27 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels, Inc., 4680 Clinton St. (corner Borden Road), West Seneca (668-5666), where funeral will be held Wednesday, September 28 at 8:45 a.m. and from St. Gabriel's Church at 9:30 a.m. Friends are invited.