Rosario C. “Billy” Balliro

Family & friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, July 29th, 2013 from 4 – 9 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Rosario C. “Billy” Balliro, who died on Tuesday, July 23rd at his Revere residence following a brief illness, at 78 years.  The funeral will be conducted from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 30th at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 10 a.m.  Born & raised in Boston’s North End, he attended Boston schools & entered the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in September of 1952 & served until March of 1955.  He had a brilliant career in the military & received many awards for his outstanding service.  He is the recipient of the Presidential Unit Emblem with 2 Overseers Bars, Good Conduct Medal, the Korea Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, & the Combat Infantry Badge.  Throughout his working career, he wore many “hats” as a Contractor, restauranteur, vending machine supplier, & a specialist in home draining systems.  He held licenses in Massachusetts Home Inspection & Massachusetts Home Improvement.  He was the founder & long-time member of the Revere Businessmens’ Association,  a long-time member of the Revere Lodge of Moose #1272 & the Revere Lodge of Elks #1171, the Revere Lodge of the Sons of Italy (Giuseppe Mazzini), & the Revere Patriots’ Club.  He was also a long-time member of the Mottollo VFW Post #4524 of Revere.  Over 20 years ago, “Billy” founded the Revere Businessmens’ Association, & was their President for several years.  Under his guidance & sponsorship, the club has served as a magnanimous & generous support to many organizations & charities.  Very often, their gifts are given quietly & anonymously.  He is the beloved husband of 41 years to, Linda L. (Garland), & the late: Maryanne (Tardiff) St. Sauveur.  He is the Devoted father of: Michael T. “Rusty” Balliro of North Attleboro, Tia M. Balliro of New Hampshire, George Patnode of Boston, Jeffery Patnode of Revere, & the late, William J. Balliro, Lisa Patnode, Michelle Balliro-Cummings & Renee B. Balliro-Cosson.  Dear brother of Mary Tzannos & husband Nicholas of Saugus, Frances Bent of Wilmington, Lucy “Lulu” Winship of Plymouth, Bruno Balliro & wife Delores of Revere, & the late: Rocco, Frank, Joseph, & Rudy Balliro, & the late, Josephine Novello, Florence Monteforte, & Rosalie Foye.  He is the Cherished Grandfather of Rita M. & Philip A. Patnode, both of Revere, & 13 other Grandchildren.  Also lovingly survived by 8 Great-Grandchildren, his brother-in-law William C. Garland & wife Gail of West Roxbury, & many nieces & nephews.  Interment will be in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Revere League for Special Needs, 200 Winthrop Ave., Revere, MA 02151.

Services

Visiting Hours

Monday, July 29th, 2013 from 4 – 9  p.m.

Funeral mass

Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

 In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Revere League for Special Needs, 200 Winthrop Ave., Revere, MA 02151.