Clementine Balest

Please help the family celebrate the life of Clementine P. Balest, of Little Rock, AR, Fayetteville, AR, and Brooklyn, NY. Clem passed peacefully from this life on July 26, 2006 at the age of 87 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Philip J. Balest, Sr. She was the beloved mother of Rosemary Bryant, Lexington, KY; Bernadette Ardemagni, Fayetteville, AR; Veronica Scroggins, Little Rock, AR; Philip J. Balest, Jr., North Little Rock, AR; Mary Balest, Little Rock, AR; and Anne White, Memphis, TN. She is also survived by her sisters Rose Dacunto and Gloria Fagan, her brother Victor Manocchio, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Officiating at the vigil and funeral services will be family friends, Msgr. Scott Friend assisted by Deacon Bill Wrape. The visitation will be held Monday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. and the rosary service at 8:00 p.m. at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 North Main, North Little Rock, 501-758-1170. The funeral mass will be Tuesday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 7000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, North Little Rock, AR with a reception following in Immaculate Hall. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Little Rock, AR at 2:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Mt. St. Mary Academy, 3224 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72205 or Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205. Visit our online obituary and guest register at www.northlittlerockfuneralhome.com.