Patrick “Ray” Balisteri;

79; Hammond native; March 10; survived by his wife, Susan B. Balisteri; sons, Patrick Balisteri Jr. (Jill) and Martin Balisteri (Jennifer); grandchildren, Ryan, Peyton (Anna), Courtney, Parker, and Patrick Balisteri; siblings, Brenda (Scott), Greg (Marley), Sammy, Mary Beth (Keith), and Tommy; and numerous nieces and nephews.