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1935
2011
William J. Balkenende, 76, of Secaucus, NJ. Beloved husband of Frances Balkenende (Tattoli). Loving brother of Eva Gimble and Leona Seazholtz. Bill is predeceased by his parents, John and Regina Balkenende. He is survived by many family members and friends.
Bill lived in Secaucus nearly 70 years. He attended St. Michael's High School in Union City and the Newark College of Engineering. After two years in the Army, Bill worked with his father at Balron before starting his career with the Secaucus Post Office. Bill was a volunteer firefighter with the Washington Hook & Ladder Company of Secaucus for 20 years. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 2pm to 5pm with a 4 PM Religious Service and a Fireman's Service to follow at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Washington Hook & Ladder Co., 272 County Ave., Secaucus, NJ 07094.
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6 Entries
September 10, 2011
Leona Seazholtz
My brother was a fun-loving person. He brought much joy and laughter to our family and others. My brother also had a warm and tender heart.
I will miss him dearly.
August 20, 2011
Athena Gimble-Ernst
I was deeply saddened by the passing of my Uncle Billy. He was a kind and jubilant man with a larger than life personality. He had the gift of a great sense of humor and had the ability to bring laughter to anyone. My deepest condolences go out to Aunt Fran, Aunt Leona, and my mom. He will forever remain in our hearts and I will remember all the childhood “Uncle Billy stories” with fondness and a smile. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed
August 18, 2011
Eva Weiner
My uncle Billy will be deeply missed by many. My deepest sympathy to my Aunt Fran. You will be in my prayers.
August 17, 2011
Todd McCullough
As an uncle to me & my sisters, we will always remember him as a wonderful person whom we were all better for knowing.
He knew a little about everything & was always happy to help & share his knowlage. He had a wonderful sence of humor that eveyone admired. He was truly, in every sence of the word, a "salt of the earth" person & will always be.
August 15, 2011
August 15,2011
My brother Bill and I had a wonderful rapport.He was a great help to me especially after the loss of my husband.He and Fran will always be remembered in my prayers.
Eva Gimble
(Largo, Fl)
August 14, 2011
catherine calabria
Many people were lucky to know Uncle Billy during his life. We were blessed to have him in our family. His laughter and love will never be forgotten. His memory will live on in all of us.
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