BALINGIT, Macario M., age 82, of Elmwood Park, died on January 7, 2022. He was born and raised in Masantol, Pampanda, Philippines 71 years emigrating to the US settling in Elmwood Park 11 years ago. Macario was a farmer in the Philippines and he was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s RC Church, Lodi.
He is predeceased by his son, Reynaldo Balingit, and siblings, Napoleon Balingit, Esperanza Bonifacio, Maria Viray, and Ising Ducut. Macario is survived by his wife of 56 years, Iluminada (nee Laxamana), five children, Jose and wife AnaLiza, Ma Teresa Guiao and husband Jimmy, Jaime and wife Beverly, Maricel Galang and husband Rommel, and Mary Brown Galang and husband Harvy, ten grandchildren, JoneVa Marie, Maverick, Christian, Justin, Patrick James, Jana Gywneth, Tiffany, Destiny, Jaime, Jr., and Ysabelle, and a brother, Andres and wife Ligaya. Visiting Friday 4 to 8 pm with a 7:30 pm chapel service. Private cremation to follow. The Balingit family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com