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CAROL JOSEPHINE (COZZITORTO) BALBER
Aug. 18, 1941 – Dec. 5, 2020
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Carol was born in Gustine, CA and passed away at the age of 79 at Doctors Hospital in Modesto, CA. She lived in San Jose and worked as a Barber/Manicurist where she met her best friend and love of her life Joe R Balber.
They moved to Riverbank then settled in Oakdale where they raised their six kids. Carol worked as a pull pack driver at Hunt’s until her retirement. She was very creative and artistic and had lots of hobbies. Carol always enjoyed the finer things in life and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joe Balber, her brothers Louie (Annette), Steve (Kathy), and Rocky Cozzitorto. Children Veronica (Phil) Gilstrap, Joey (Donna) Balber Jr., Deana (John) Greer, Angie (Keith) Stevens, Gina (Mark) Peltier, and 10 grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Flora, brother Bud, son Gino, nephew Stevie, grandson Charlie, and son-in-law Mark.
Carol was laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson, CA.
The Oakdale (Calif) Leader
The Riverbank (Calif.) News

Dec. 23, 2020