Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, age 59 years. Beloved son Catherine and the late William Balfour. Loving brother of Mary (Sebastian) Ciardo. Cherished uncle of Monica, Anthony and Scott (Jessica) Ciardo. Fond great-uncle to Alyssa and Jacob. Nephew of Francis Hassman, Elizabeth Benkowski and Marland LeBlanc. Also survived by cousins, other relatives, friends and his "Cherished Pal" Bosco. Visitation at the Funeral Home MON 4-6 PM. Funeral Service at 6 PM. Interment, TUE, 11 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery (please meet at the cemetery office). John was a retiree the Allen-Bradley Co. and a U.S. Army veteran. If desired, memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 So. 27th Street 414-282-6080