Mr. Michael "Rusty" C. Balliro

NORTH ATTLEBORO – Michael “Rusty” C. Balliro, 64, of North Attleboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 4, 2020 at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI.

Born May 2, 1955 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Rosario “Billy” Balliro and his wife Linda L. of Revere & the late Mary Ann (Tardiff) St Sauveur and her husband Jonathon of Las Vegas, NV.

Rusty grew up in Westwood, MA and was a graduate of Westwood High School, Class of 1973. He moved to North Attleboro in 1985 where he remained a lifelong resident. In his early years Rusty worked as an apprentice plumber. In 1985, Rusty established his own company, Rusty’s Building and Plumbing. He was a hardworking man who rarely took a day off.

He loved spending time at the beach. When Rusty did take a day off, you could find him at his favorite restaurants and bars along the Rhode Island beaches. He was also known to make frequent trips to Aruba. Although he had a tough exterior, Rusty had a very soft spot in his heart for animals. There was always a story to be told of how he rescued animals on multiple occasions. Above all else, Rusty loved his family and friends. He always wanted to make everyone else happy because that is what made him happy.

Beloved Father, he is survived by his daughter Jamie Fonseca and her husband Brian of Milford, MA; his son Michael Balliro of Cumberland, RI; his four grandchildren: Mason and Savana Fonseca, Caden and Briella Balliro; His sister Tia Balliro of Arizona; The mother of his children and former wife, Barbara Balliro and her spouse William Swenson; and his girlfriend Karen Souza of Pawtucket, RI; as well many nieces, nephews & dear friends.

He was the loving son to the late Rosario “Billy” Balliro and the late Mary Ann St Sauveur. He was the cherished brother to the late Michelle Balliro-Cummings, the late Renee Balliro-Cosson and the late William “Little Billy” Balliro.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a remembrance from 11:00AM -12:30PM and a memorial service from 12:30PM to 1:00PM, Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. A celebration of life will follow at Fitzy’s Pub, 1 Man-Mar Dr, Plainville, MA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to the MSPCA-Angell on line at www.mspca.org or by mail to MSPCA-ANGELL, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.