Albert L. Balestiere, 91, of Vero Beach, passed away on May 201, 2016.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Vesta Graham Balestiere; two sons, David and Thomas; and five grandchildren: Emily, Molly, Jonathan, Joshua and Benjamin.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Newman Balestiere in 1988.
Balestiere was born in Rochester, N.Y., on March 5, 1925. He was the son of Salvatore and Vivian Fiorni Balestiere.
He was a member of the Cashiers United Methodist Church, Cashiers, N.C. and Community Church of Vero Beach. He chose The Village Green as his final resting place so he could remain in Cashiers, the place he loved the most.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960, or The Village Green, PO Box 2201, Cashiers, NC 28717.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.