Victoria Salacup Balut

Victoria Salacup Balut, 80, of Union, New Jersey passed away on January 2, 2026. Born in the Philippines, she migrated to the United States in 1991, bringing with her an unwavering dedication to her family.

For 20 years, Victoria thrived as a businesswoman and government employee in the Philippines. In the United States, she became a Home Health Aide with Visiting Nurse Angels in Caldwell, New Jersey, dedicating 10 years to providing compassionate care to those in need. After retiring in 2010, Victoria turned her energies to managing a resort in the Philippines, a hobby that brought her immense joy and fulfillment. Victoria was more than just a hardworking professional; she was a nurturing caregiver who devoted her later years to looking after her three nephews Joshua, Jephthah, Jeremy Gamo and grandchildren Michael Carlo and Caitlyn Grace Nilo.

An avid gardener, Victoria found peace and joy in tending to her plants, even nurturing her garden during celebration occasions like Mother’s Day. Her culinary skills were matched only by her love for cooking. Whether she was singing her favorite "oldies but goodies" from the 60s and 70s, dancing, or sewing, Victoria embraced life fully, even the simpler pleasures.

Victoria is survived by her loving children: Annielyn S. Nilo and her husband Carlo, Norlie Sanchez and his wife Nehnee and Butch Sanchez and his wife Joyce.

She is also survived by her brothers: Ruben Balut and his wife Wilma; Leonardo Belmonte and his wife Laraine; Aurelio Balut, Jr. and his wife Merle; and Alexander Balut and his wife Susan;

And her sisters: Bella Palugod and her husband Rodolfo; Aniceta Dugay and her husband Bienvenido; and Marlene Gamo and her husband Joel.

She is further survived by her grandchildren: Michael Carlo S. Nilo and his wife Noelle; Caitlyn Grace S. Nilo; Gebric Sanchez and his wife Lea; Gervik Sanchez and his wife Pen; Mariah Sanchez and her husband Zedrik; and Nadine Sanchez.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Keira Sanchez, Gia Sanchez, Mila Luna A. Nilo, Maxwell Haden A. Nilo, Aya Sanchez, and Ziggy.

Victoria is lovingly remembered by her many nephews: Joshua, Jephthah and Jeremy Gamo, Emerson, Ericson, BJ and Adrian Balut, James and Patrick Palugod, Xandy, Leonard and Mark Balut, Leonard and Reuel Belmonte, and Tony Balut;

And her nieces: Ellaine Balut-Galindez, Ruby Valade, Jenny Dugay, Kimberly Unisa, Karen and Helen Balut, Aleth Santos, and Aileen Balut.

Victoria was predeceased by her parents, Aurelio Balut Sr. and Gregoria Salacup; her brother, Wilfred Balut-Galindez (survived by his wife Myrna); and her sisters, Norma Montillano and Esther Balut.

Family and Friends are invited to visitation for Victoria taking place on Sunday, January 18th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, as well as Monday, January 19th, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Galante Funeral Home located at 2800 Morris Avenue in Union. 

A final viewing will take place on Tuesday, January 20th, beginning at 9:30am at Galante Funeral Home, and will be followed by a procession to Graceland Memorial Park at 1801 Galloping Hill Rd in Kenilworth for her burial.

A livestream of Victoria's services will be streamed on Galante Funeral Home's Facebook Page and can be seen by following Galante Funeral Home on Facebook.

Victoria will be deeply missed and fondly remember by all fortunate enough to know and love her.