.Anna Balestrieri, age 98, a longtime resident of the Hackettstown, NJ area died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at The House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown. Anna was born June 24, 1918 in the Bronx, NY. She is the daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanna (LaCalamita) D’Alessandro. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband, Harry Balestrieri, one grandson, Peter Stanzione, one son-in-law, Frank Dale, five brothers and two sisters.
She was a devoted Homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, baking and hosting get togethers with her family and friends. Anna was an avid reader, loved to crochet and go for long walks.Most especially she had a deep connection with all of her grandchildren, making each of them feel special.
She is survived by four daughters, Diana Dale, Loretta Gomez and husband Frank, Anne Carretta and husband Michael, Dolores Stanzione and husband Carl, twelve grandchildren, Harry and wife Patty, Kim and husband Steve, Teresa, Frank, Dina and husband Reiner, Steven and wife Sue, Jennifer, Kevin and wife Lisa, Justin and wife Barbara, Carl and wife Nicole, Anna and husband Glen, and Noah, sixteen great grandchildren, Walter, Harry, Andrew, Brielle, Sarah, Nicholas, Caroline, Ally, Kevin Michael, Riley, Lola, Leonardo, Matthew, Lauren, Ethan and Elena, six great great grandchildren, Brian, Zachary, Trey, Zackery, James and Ryder and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Monday, October 31 at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ with Father Ray Lopatesky officiating.Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 85 Pleasant Hill Road in Chester, NJ, 07930 following the mass.
Visiting hours will be Sunday, October 30 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. 07840
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in memory of Anna Balestrieri.
Condolences:
Karen & Tony Romano
#13
October 30th, 2016 11:37 pm
98 Years, 4 months, and 1 day. When a heart is filled only with love, it can beat for a very long time. God Bless the beautiful families of this extraordinary mother, and may their hearts always be filled with love.
jane quinn
#12
October 30th, 2016 12:52 pm
My condolences for the loss of your beautiful mother.
She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
Cathy & Steve Stanzione
#11
October 30th, 2016 8:42 am
We are so sorry for your loss of this truly beautiful and loving lady. May you be comforted by the knowledge that she will always be looking after you from her heavenly perch. Our love and prayers, Cathy and Steve
Mandy Rondelli
#10
October 29th, 2016 2:02 pm
Aunt Anna was a bright light in all of our lives. She was so kind and loving to all of us "kids." She will always be remembered with much love and respect. I will miss her.
Diane Stanziale Chambers
#9
October 29th, 2016 12:30 am
Always beautiful. A true lady in every sense of the word. Aunt Anna was an amazingly special person. So very loving and and caring. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed so very much.
Another beauiful angel in heaven.
Kathy Raimondi
#8
October 28th, 2016 7:57 pm
We will all be praying for you and your families. God and his angels are going to be so happy to see and hug Anna. I always thought of her as my mentor in so many ways. She is the reason that we are here in the United States. If it wasn't for Anna, Harry, Nick and Violet coming to Italy in the early 70's to get to know all of us, her mother's Giovanna family, and extending an invitation to my parents, we would not be here today.
We love you all and we share your pain.
Condolences from your cousins,
Kathy, Vince and Joshua Raimondi
Rita, JK & Laurie Klein
#7
October 28th, 2016 7:16 pm
Dear Family,
She was the matriarch of our family and like a second Mother to me. We will cherish memories of her forever. We are honored to be a part of her family.
Love to All!!!
Erika Koundry
#6
October 28th, 2016 10:24 am
May you rest easy in the arms of The Lord where one day you will be joined by all who love you. Sending love,Karl hugs and prayers to Dee and your family.
Ann Marie & Jim Brady
#5
October 28th, 2016 7:37 am
Dearest Dee & family~a gracious,kind woman is how we will always remember her.
The many pleasant days at your pool on Canfield,where she always made me feel like "another daughter "!A fond memory,
I will cherish for always. Peace to her and each of you ♡!
Laurel Baird
#4
October 28th, 2016 5:44 am
What a beautiful and lovely woman. My prayers and love to all who knew and loved her. Laurel
Jim & Anne Mackie
#3
October 27th, 2016 2:21 pm
We're so sorry hear of Anna's death. She was such a beautiful person in every way and always greeted you with her lovely smile. We hope the tears you shed now will soon turn into smiles remembering all the happy times you shared with Anna. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family. Love, Jim, Anne & Paula
Deborah Shick
#2
October 26th, 2016 3:55 pm
So sorry for your loss. Saying prayers.for her and your family.
Blythe Pruitt (Hannes)
#1
October 26th, 2016 2:18 pm
She was such a loving and amazing person. Sorry for your lost may she rest in peace.
Hugs and prayers for all.
Blythe
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