A funeral mass was offered June 13 at SS. Joseph and Michael’s Church for Raphael Balsamo, 97, of Union City. He passed away June 10. He was the husband of the late Margaret; step-father of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosa and their daughter. He is survived by two brothers, Dr. Louis Balsamo and Dr. Michael Balsamo and numerous nieces and nephews. A true fan of the New York Yankees, he worked for Standard Brands in Hoboken for over thirty years, retiring in 1979. Services arranged by the Leber Funeral Home, Union City.