William Ballestrini Sr.
Ledyard — William L. Ballestrini Sr., 83, of Gales Ferry, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Born in New London, son of the late Santo J. and Norma (Brustolon) Ballestrini, he was a graduate of New London High School. He lived in Gales Ferry since 1962. William was a home builder and a master carpenter and along with his longtime partner and friend, James Onorato, they were the owners of B & O Builders for 38 years. He was a member of the Elks and an avid boater and fisherman. He was also a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
He leaves his wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Mitterer) Ballestrini; two sons and their wives, William L. Ballestrini Jr. and Judy, David G. Ballestrini and Heather; a daughter-in-law, Dina Ballestrini, all of Preston; eight grandchildren, Luke, Joshua, Jacob, Jared, Joseph, Anthony, Stephanie and Tanya Ballestrini; and three great-grandchildren, Kylie, Nathan and Mason Ballestrini.
He was predeceased by a son, Mark J. Ballestrini, in 2013.
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1650 CT-12, Gales Ferry. Burial will be private. There will be a calling hour from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home in New London is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or www.woundedwarriorporject.org.
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