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Eugene N. Balycz

Eugene Balycz Obituary

Balycz, Eugene N.
Rochester: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, after a long illness. Predeceased by his father, Meczyslaw. He is survived by his loving wife, Luba; his mother, Anna; sister-in-law, Oksana Kolodij.
Friends may call on Friday 9-11 AM at Michael R. Yackiw Funeral Home, 1650 Empire Blvd., Webster, where his Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Balycz

16 Entries

Irene & Peter Melnyk

September 12, 2008

What can I say about you Gene,

You were a person that helped others. You made people smile & sometimes laugh so hard we cried. You were a person that thought you didn't think you knew that you could fix something, especially cars you would make sure you would read up on it & attempt to get the job done. Even the dirty jokes you said made someone feel in a better mood even though they were not before. Always complementive & a gentlemen. We were glad that we both saw you last in Aug 2008.

May the other world bring you lots of laughs & peace.

You will be sadly missed
Irene & Peter Melnyk

James Barnish

September 8, 2008

Gene,

You are truly missed and as my only regret I wish we had communicated more since my visit last Christmas. Know though that I thought of you and Luba often. You had a heart of gold and I will miss seeing you on my visits to Rochester. Be assured that I will visit with Luba and we will reflect on the many good times we all had on my future visits home. I did feel your presence at the cemetary when the wind started blowing a bit harder during the priests blessing.

Take care my friend.

To Luba:

You were a great wife to Gene and your words to him brought tears to my eyes. It has been a very difficult few years for both of you, but you were both there to support one another. I admire the tenacity and persistence of both of you.

When you may want to get away from Rochester, please feel free to come down to Florida..........you always have a home. Easier said than done, but do your best to take just one day at a time right now.

I love you both very much.

Jim

Alexa Melnyk

September 7, 2008

There are no words that can decribe the way u are feeling, after the event that has taken place. The loss of your husband, a great friend & an awesome man will be dearly missed. But he will live on in our hearts & minds as well as be remembered in so many memories that to all that knew him had a part in making. May you take each day one step at a time. Truly sorry for your loss.

Robert and JoAnne Way

September 6, 2008

Luba,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know you took such good care of Gene and loved him very much. You are both in our prayers. Love, Bob and JoAnne

Mary Kwiek

September 5, 2008

Luba,

There really aren't any words that can take away the grief and sadness when someone so special as Gene, was called home by the Lord. He will be truly missed by all that really knew him and his spirit will always remain in our hearts, warming us through the countless fond memories of him that deeply touched all of our lives, especially yours. Gene was your true love and true love is eternal and will endure from our mortal lives to a better place where someday you will be again be reunited. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Signed with great sympathy, Mary.

Bill & Is Griffin

September 4, 2008

Luba
He knew and knows how much you loved him. Especially with all the tender care you gave him. He in his own way showed his love by hanging in there when he was so exhausted. You did everything humanly possible to keep him well. God had other plans for him.
Take comfort in knowing that you have many friends to rely on in the coming months. Together we are not Gene but together we can help you as Gene would want us to.
Love

donald barteck

September 4, 2008

dear luba,
we were both heartsick when we heard about gene. don's heart is breaking and i don't know how to help him. gene was his best friend and he will miss him terribly. our hearts are with you as i know you are suffering also.he could not of asked for a better wife, friend, and caretaker. he was very lucky to have you. you were the wind beneath his wings. we will miss him so much. he had the best heart, and the best sense of humor, always a smile on his face. if more people were like gene, this world would be a happy beautiful place to be in. our hearts are with you and your family and gene will always walk beside us in our hearts and souls.
sincerely,
don barteck
and family.

Mary Kwiek

September 4, 2008

Charles Kinsey

September 3, 2008

Luba:
Our heartfelt condolences in your time of grief. Gene was a good friend, he loved life, and will be sorely missed. "so send not to ask for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee." John Donne.
You will be in our prayers for comfort and strength.

All our love,

Chuck & Leigh Kinsey

Judy Morells

September 3, 2008

Luba Iam so sorry to hear about Gene,I know how much you loved him. You took such good care of him in his sickness. I wish I was there for you. You are in my prayers. Judy

Oksana Kolodij

September 3, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Eugene Balycz

September 3, 2008

Joe & Julie Catanese

September 3, 2008

Dear Luba,

So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Keep in your heart all the wonderful memories of yester-year, they will help you be strong when you're feeling weak. All our love, thoughts and prayers.

Luba Balycz

September 3, 2008

Gene,
How will I face this day without you? You were my whole life. Just knowing that I could talk to you gave me strength to get things done.My heart is ripping open with pain. I can't believe you are gone.I love you so much. I watched you suffer so much these last few months & always,always believed you would get better. I want you to know that I tried everything in my power to help you. I'm glad you were home & I was able to hug you & caress you these last few days.
Now as I get ready to retire what will I do without out. All I wanted in life is to spend quiet times at home with you doing our crafts & finally enjoying our place after working hard all our lives.
I know you were so upset after your surgery 4 yrs ago that you had to leave work early & retire. As I always told you, it was not your fault that you could no longer work. I'm glad I had time these last few months to spend with you. On our 31st Wedding anniversary when you awoke that day & called the house I was so happy to hear your voice --there couldn't have been a better anniversary gift.
The hospital sent you home so weak and tired. I'm glad I was able to make your last few days comfortable.
I sit here remembering all the things we did in the last 35 yrs. & wish you were here to hug me. I miss you .
Please know that I will take care of your Mom the rest of her days at home as I took care of your dad. I hope you & your dad look out for us. My sister said you thanked her the other day for all she has done for us.
The tree upfront is full of sunlight. I know how much your father loved sitting underneath it. I hope you are there with him right now enjoying another beautiful day. How it hurt me that you were bed bound for so long & could no longer go outside & take you long drives in you car.
Every time the phone rang last night I thought it was you calling me from the hospital to tell me you were okay & that you wanted to hear my voice. The other day when you called & said you wanted to be home with me I prayed that you would return home to be with your family. Gene, know how hard it has been these last 5 yrs taking care of your Dad, Mom & you. But I would do it again, & again. There was no way I would leave you in a nursing home. You almost died there & your Mom had her legs broken there. My sister & I did our best that you all can be comfortable at home with family that love you.
With all my love, your loving wife Luba

Colleen Willis

September 3, 2008

Luba and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. I know how dear he was to you and I'm sure he will sadly be missed by all . My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betsy Allaire-Love

September 2, 2008

Dear Luba,

I was so sorry to hear that Eugene had passed today. He had so many friends at the DDSO-from staff to clients whom he served for many years. He was a generous man with a friendly smile and a story for everyone he met.

I pray that you have comfort during this time.

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