John Philip Balem Dobbs Ferry, New York Obituary

John Philip Balem

John Philip Balem, 67, of the Bronx passed away on June 5, 2019. Born an raised in New York City, he was the son of the late William and Doris Balem. John was a paramedic for many years and worked for St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan. He heroically helped those in desperate need during the September 11 attacks. John ultimately gave his life for them when he succumbed to illness due to the attacks. He was a devoted gentleman, who took great pride in being there for others. John will be missed and remembered always. He is survived by his son Christopher (Kelly) Balem, daughter Tricia (George Longworth) Alfini and by his grandchildren Joseph, Peter, Marc and Lindsey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Mass of the Resurrection 9:30am Saturday St. Augustine R. C. Church, Ossining. Visiting 4-8pm Friday Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry. Visitation JUN 7. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Mass of the Resurrection JUN 8. 9:30 AM (ET) St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church 381 N Highland Ave Ossining, NY 10562 https://staugny.org/ Loading map
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John Philip Balem, 67, of the Bronx passed away on June 5, 2019. Born an raised in New York City, he was the son of the late William and Doris Balem. John was a paramedic for many years and worked for St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan. He heroically helped those in desperate need during the September 11 attacks. John ultimately gave his life for them when he succumbed to illness due to the attacks. He was a devoted gentleman, who took great pride in being there for others. John will be missed and remembered always. He is survived by his son Christopher (Kelly) Balem, daughter Tricia (George Longworth) Alfini and by his grandchildren Joseph, Peter, Marc and Lindsey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532. Mass of the Resurrection 9:30am Saturday St. Augustine R. C. Church, Ossining. Visiting 4-8pm Friday Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry. Visitation JUN 7. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Mass of the Resurrection JUN 8. 9:30 AM (ET) St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church 381 N Highland Ave Ossining, NY 10562 https://staugny.org/ Loading map

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