Katherine J. Balestra Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Katherine J. Balestra (Valatie, New York), born in Hudson, New York, who passed away at the age of 79, on April 5, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, William Bluto and Ethel Bluto (Sanford); her former life partner Michael N. Drivas; her husband Gaetano R. Balestra; and her siblings, William G. Bluto, Dolores M. Denegar and Beverly A. Carey.
She is survived by : her children, Michele D. Smith (Richard) of Valatie, NY, Michael Jon Drivas (Patricia) of Houma, LA and Shawn W. Drivas of Hudson, NY; and also Gina.
In Lieu of flowers for those who wish, memorial donations may be made to The Community Hospice of Columbia and Greene Counties, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, NY 12414 or The Columbia Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY, 12534.