Angelita O. Balolong

Angelita O. Balolong (née Orina) passed away on June 26th, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida at 91 years of age. She was born on May 17, 1933 in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines to Mariano G. Orina and Mamerta Doria. Angelita graduated from Excella Academy of Fashion and Arts in 1959 and went on to become an Advisor of the school’s Hair-Culture & Beauty Culture Department.

On July 4th, 1965 Angelita married Antonio Balolong. They were married for 55 years. While her husband Antonio was serving in the Navy, Angelita had the hardest job of all, being a military wife. She raised 3 children, taking care of them and their home while he was deployed for months at a time.

Following Antonio’s retirement from the Navy, the family moved to Jacksonville, Florida.

Angelita was a devout, heartfelt Catholic who regularly attended mass and loved singing in the choir. Her altar, religious jewelry, and artwork were always proudly on display for all to see.

Her passions included cooking and baking for her family. When she wasn’t in the kitchen, she enjoyed watching her favorite cooking shows and collecting cookbooks. Angelita and Antonio loved spending time playing BINGO together and were quite successful winning big a few times over the years.

Angelita loved nature and surrounded herself with flowering plants. Her flower garden was always in bloom and would continue to grow from her frequent trips to the local nursery. She also found enjoyment in feeding and watching the cardinals and other songbirds in her backyard.

Angelita is preceded in death by her son Martin Balolong (d. 2011) and husband Antonio Balolong (d. 2021). She is survived by her loving family; daughter Ellie and her husband Chris Beury; her son Marn and his wife Marilyn along with their 3 children, Maya, Marc, and Mateo.

A visitation for Angelita will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A Celebration of her Life will take place on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225, followed immediately by a committal service at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Memory Gardens, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225.