Obituary of Vinicio G. Ballarini

Vinicio G. Ballarini age 84 of Monterey, California passed away on January 15, 2015. Vinicio was born in Italy and immigrated to the US in the mid 1960's. He lived in Sharon Hill for 30 years before relocating. He is predeceased by his wife Archina Ballarini. He is survived by his 2 sons Robert (Noelle) Ballarini and Joseph (Sann Htoo) Ballarini, and grandson Bruno Luca Ballarini. He is the younger brother of Ione Ballarini, Tina Ballarini (deceased), Licia Ballarini, Amelia Ballarini (deceased) and older brother of Anna Ballarini, Elsa Ballarini, Federico Ballarini (deceased) and Roberto Zagni. Vinicio was an adventurer who loved boxing, skydiving, scuba diving, motorcycle racing and fishing. As an amateur boxer, he was selected to the 1952 Italian Olympic team. After turning professional in 1955, he fought in Europe and was a sparring partner for world champion Archie Moore in the US. Viewing: Thursday, January 22, 9-10 am at Holy Spirit Church, Sharon Avenue and School Street, Sharon Hill, PA 19079. Funeral Mass following thereafter. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103. On line condolences: www.mcgfh.com