Lee Balistrieri

April 14, 1928 - September 11, 2016

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Monday 9/19, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church

2322 South 106th Street

West Allis, WI 53227

Tuesday 9/20, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church

2322 South 106th Street

West Allis, WI 53227

Tuesday 9/20, 10:00 am

Location Not Available

Tuesday 9/20, 12:00 pm

In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated.

Passed away, Sunday, September 11, 2016. Age 88. Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father Antoinette “Toni” (Thom Mannella), Bernadette “Bernie” (Vic) Erickson, and Anthony “Tony” (Jan). Dear grandpa of Kirk Erickson, Kirsten (Jeff) Kletzine, Erin (Jerald) Ciriacks, and Glorilee (Patrick) Harper. Proud great-grandpa of Kambell, Josie, Kolbi, Addison, and Alice. Dear brother of Marion Gaeth. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin on Monday, September 19, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Visitation continues Tuesday at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 2322 South 106th Street, West Allis, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery to follow.

Lee was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed family, friends, and time up north. He was a firefighter for the city of West Allis for his entire career. Proud band leader, accordion player, and co-founder of the Milwaukee Accordion Club.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association appreciated.