CARBONDALE - Ben Balsano, 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.Ben was born on July 15, 1937, to Angelo and Myrtle (Spangler) Balsano in Murphysboro. He married Kathryn Schwartz in August 1997 in Carbondale.After a long-distinguished career, Ben retired from FW Woolworth Company. He was often known as a happy, storytelling, Italian ball of life. He brought much joy and happiness to all who had the pleasure of meeting him.Ben is survived by his wife, Kathryn; children, Pamela Portell, Sue Ann (Jamie) Wohner, and Mark (Tammy) Balsano; grandchildren, Michael (Abby) Portell, Sarah (Tyler) Flood, Morgan (JT) Perkins, Macey (Andy) Flaugher, Trey Wohner, Haley Wohner, Ben Wohner, Nicolas Balsano, Ryan Balsano and Reese Balsano; great-grandchildren, Brody Perkins, Marley Flaugher and Nathan Flaugher; and step-children, Tricia (Fran) Yanuzzi and Andrew Schwartz.He is preceded in death by his late wife, Patricia (Hendricks) Balsano.The funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday

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