Philip Balsimo (age 74) passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. He had his little girls (Sharon and Rita) and his sister Linda at his bedside he was surrounded by love and comfort when the Angels called him home. He was born September 18, 1950 in Saint Paul, MN

Philip was a devoted father, grandfather, Brother, and friend, known for his reliability, generosity, and love for family. He enjoyed motorcycles, playing cards, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was always willing to lend a hand and valued time spent with those closest to him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Balsimo; daughters Angel, Sonjia, and Philanna; sons Danny and Clayton; granddaughter Lainee Balsimo; parents Michael and Rita Balsimo; and sister Mary K.

He is survived by his children: Philip Jr. (Holly), Gary, Nick, Sharon (Nick Wig), and Rita; former wife Tammy Balsimo; grandchildren: Anna Faye, Nicole, Damien, Abbey, David, Jacob, Anna, Kylie, Aaliyah, Ariana, Aiden and Oakley; 13 great-grandchildren; Sisters: Yolanda Whebbe (Jerry), Linda Cobb (Gary), Rita Cairl, Carol Mounts; Brothers: Ted (JoAnn), Rick (Kim), Steve, Joe (Laura), many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A special Thank you to Minnesota Hospice Team and Emerald Crest of Burnsville and the ladies of house 3 that cared for him, and all the Family and Friends that came to support, comfort and share there love for our Dad before he ascended into his next journey.

There will be a visitation at Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home (612 Smith Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55107) from 4-7PM with a rosary at 4:00PM on August 8, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Lakeside Cemetery (19189 310th Ave., Isle, MN 56342) on Saturday August 9, 2025 at 11AM with a luncheon to follow.