Biography
Michael Balady, age 85, of Paterson died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. Michael was born October 9, 1926 in Aleppo, Syria . He is the son of the late Salim and the late Agnes (Sinno) Balady.
He served in the Navy during World War II. He was self employed and the owner of Balady Movers and retired in 1974.
He was a member of Allepian Syrian Club, the German Club and former parishioner at St. George's R.C. Church in Paterson and St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church in Woodland Park, NJ. He was known as the "Ambassador of South Paterson."
He is survived by his five daughters: Diana Klara of Wayne, NJ, Linda Salerno of North Haledon, NJ, Judith DeRosa and her husband Jim of Wayne, NJ, Karen Jasterzbski and her husband Tom of Montville, NJ and Bernadette Scarano and her husband Joe of Denville, NJ, his three sons: Michael Balady and his wife Cathy of Little Falls, NJ, Sam Balady and his wife Darlene of Brick, NJ and Anthony Balady and his wife Patty of Wayne, NJ. He is also survived by his sister: Liz Ackaway of Clifton, NJ, his brothers: John Balady of Hawthorne, NJ, Joe Balady, sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Sadie Balady (Momary), a sister Antoinette Harraka and his brothers, George and Albert Balady.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:30 am on Friday, January 20 at St. James Of The Marches R.C. Church, , Totowa, NJ with Msgr. Eugene Boland officiating. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
Visiting hours will be Thursday, January 19 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friend's Who Care, c/o DeRosa, 25 Brighton Terrace, Wayne, NJ 07470.
Candles
Sam & Darlene Balady
2012-01-18 20:40:17
DEAR POP,
REMEMBERENCE IS A GOLDEN CHAIN,
DEATH TRIES TO BREAK,
BUT ALL IN VAIN.
TO HAVE,TOLOVE,AND THEN TO PART,
IS THE GREATEST SORROW OF THE HEART.
THE YEARS MAY WIPE OUT MANY THINGS,
BUT SOME THEY WIPE OUT NEVER.
LIKE MEMORIES OF THOSE HAPPY TIMES,
WHEN WE WERE ALL TOGETHER.
WE LOVE & MISS YOU POP,
Carol Barna
2012-01-19 00:52:15
Dear Mr. Balady,
It is with much affection that I write to share my wonderful memories of growing up as a part of your family. You always made me feel special and to a young girl and teenager no matter when you saw me you made a fuss over me. You had no idea what an impact your smile did for me! I will always have a special place in my heart for you & Mrs. Balady. Lovingly remembering you. God bless you. Carol "Franciose" Barna
LINDA
2012-01-19 07:31:28
POP, ALTHOUGH WE HAD OUR BOUTS, I DID THE BEST I COULD DO FOR YOU. I NO U LOVED ME, AS YOU LOVED ALL YOUR KIDS.YOU NO UR GOING TO MISS OUR BOUTS LOL. U TOLD MARIA, GRANDMA IS WAITING FOR YOU IN A RED DRESS. MAKE SURE U TAKE HER DANCING!!! JERRY MISSES UR CONVERSATIONS TOGETHER AND VERY UPSET UR NOT HERE TO TALK TO HIM, ALTHOUGH YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE. ILL MISS U POP
Danyelle DeRosa
2012-01-19 15:48:11
REST IN PEACE GRANDPA WITH YOUR LOFE LONG LOVE!!!! MAY BOTH YOU & GRANDMA ALWAYS KNOW YOU WERE LOVED & WILL BE MISSED.YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE CARRIED IN MY HEART! IKNOW BOTH OF YOU ARE NOW ANGELS IN HEAVEN WATCHING OVER & SMILING AT YOUR FAMILY.
Michael Balady
2012-01-19 15:53:54
Dear Grandpa, It's hard to believe your gone. I know you are in a better place now with Grandma by your side taking good care of you. I have your US Navy boxing picture on my wall to remind me of you. I will carry on your name and make you proud. I love you Grandpa,
Your Grandson Mike
Jason Andreacci
2012-01-20 01:33:50
My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the DeRosa, Salerno, and Balady families...
Paul Ferrughelli
2012-01-20 16:40:47
Dear Mr. Balady, I would like to express my most heartfelt sorrow and sympathy to you and your wonderful family. You were a kind, gentle, and wonderful man. My deepest apologies for not attending your services due to my illness. May you and your wife Sadie rest in peace in Heaven.
shannon law
2012-01-20 19:43:36
My thoughts, prayers & condolences to all who loved such a wonderful man~
Bernie Scarano
2012-01-22 15:11:34
WORDS SPOKEN...WORDS UNSPOKEN."Hadam"-Dad, you taught me how to "feel". You gave me faith. I feel sad. Numerous X you told me your next "move" was upstairs. 417 Getty was always your castle. You stubborn man! Now God has brought you home to His castle. I don't understand it all but thru faith (what U taught me), I believe you are warm, well fed, safe, & at peace. Mom (Lady in Red), your break is over! "the Baby" -Bernie...
Bernie Scarano
2012-01-22 15:18:12
By the way, I forgot to say: I Love You Both Big...Bernadette
Elena Balady De Vincentis
2012-01-23 03:11:02
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
