Funeral services for Leo G. Balsamo, 70 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Cypress Street Church of God with Rev. Neil Oldham and Rev. Aaron Balsamo officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.Leo was born October 20, 1944 in Monroe, LA and passed away September 23, 2015 in West Monroe. He was a member of Cypress Street Church of God. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Audrey Dunn Balsamo, and step-mother, Myrtis Balsamo; children, Leo Balsamo Jr., Lynn Chriceol, Claude Dupree and 5 brothers; He was a wonderful man and was loved by everyone and will be missed by so many. He is in a Happy Place and now we all look forward to meeting again someday.We love you Leo.Leo is survived by his wife, Annie Underwood Balsamo; daughter, Lara Balsamo Cornnor; sons, Hank Chriceol, Matt Balsamo, Billy Joe Dupree and Corey Balsamo; brothers, Steve Balsamo, Edgar Balsamo, John Balsamo, Willis Balsamo, Allen Balsamo, Roger Balsamo, and Gene Ritchie; sisters, Sally Patrick , Gloria Sims and Anne Conville; 19 grandchildren; 11great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be D.J. Patrick, Justin Chriceol, Randal Cornnor, Anthony Balsamo, Ryan Cornnor and Christian Balsamo.Visitation will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Cypress Street Church of God.