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Ronald J. Balga

1943 - 2013

Ronald J. Balga obituary, 1943-2013, Hyde Park, NY

BORN

1943

DIED

2013

Ronald Balga Obituary

Ronald J. Balga

HYDE PARK - Ronald J. Balga 69, a longtime resident of Hyde Park passed away on January 2, 2013 at Calvary Hospital in NYC. Most recent Mr. Balga was a Sales Manager for Mahogany Ridge North East Limosine in Lagrangeville. In the past he was a self employed auto mechanic. He specialized in Volkswagen and Porsche repairs.It was called Ron's Exxon. He also had a radiator and air conditioning Service business in Hazleton, PA called Ron's Radiator & Air Condition Service.

Ron was the first person in New York State to receive the state of New York Certified Mechanic Diploma.

He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and graduated from White Plains Business School with a Retail and Business Management Diploma.

Ron was on the Board of Directors for the Greater Hazleton Jaycees in Hazleton PA in 1979. In 1980 he became President and in 1981 he became State Director. Between 1981 and 1984 he was a Committeeman for the Hazleton Republican Association in Hazleton, PA and in 1985 he became City Chairman. Between 1982 and 1986 he was the Treasurer and Chairman for Health Services Authority of Hazleton City located in Hazleton, PA.

He was a United States Navy Veteran, he received a bronze star and was honorably discharged. Ron was also a member of the Italian Center.

Ron was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on July 2, 1943. He was the son of the late Anthony and Anna Minnetto Balga.

On May 17, 1997 in Las Vegas Nevada he married Pamela J. Olive. Mrs. Balga survives at home in Hyde Park. Additional survivors include his children; Terri-Ann Sweet of Pleasant Valley, NY, Noel Czerwinski and her husband Roger of Red Lion PA, Kimberly Berry of Hyde Park,Dana Kleinhans of Poughkeepsie, and Deanne Sweet of Newbury SC, . He is also survived by his grandchildren; Cameron, Faith and Ryleigh Czerwinski and Bryanna, Danielle and Blake Sweet and a great granddaughter; Kida Sweet. He is also survived by a sister; Jean Kochanowski of Pleasant Valley, NY and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ron was predeceased by a son; Ronald J. Balga Jr. and a brother Alphonse Balga.

Calling hours are Monday January 7th from 4 to 8pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 218 Mill St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Wheelchair entrance is located in the rear of funeral home, on Vassar St.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday January 8th 9:30am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Poughkeepsie.

Burial will follow in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Ronald's name.

For directions or to send an online condolence please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2013.
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Noel Czerwinksi

January 9, 2013

Our prays and thoughts are with you all. The Davis Family,an The Foreman Family

Aunt Jean Foreman

January 8, 2013

I will miss a great cousin and a great friend. Ron worked hard to keep the family in touch with each other. Our sincere sympathies go out to Pam, Kim and Noel.

Linda White

January 7, 2013

Pam, Noel, Roger, Cameron, Faith, Ryleigh and Kimberly our love to all of you. You are still in our prayers at the loss of Ron. May your hearts be filled with all good memories, great times with family and friends.

Roger & Katie Czerwinski

January 6, 2013

Pamela and Kimberly - We are so sorry for your loss. Ron was the best and he will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him. Many happy times and good memories - may you remember those in the days ahead. Love Nancy & Ken

Nancy House

January 6, 2013

JAN
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU AND RONNIES FAMILY FOR THIS TERRIBLE LOSS. WE, HIS DISTANT COUSINS, HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM THROUGH OUT HIS LIFETIME.MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
JOHN BALGA & FAMILY
STEPHEN BALGA & FAMILY
THEODORE BALGA & FAMILY
MARION DE SIMONE & FAMILY.

January 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you have strength during this most difficult time.

Charlie North

January 6, 2013

Good-bye our good friend and best man!
Gene and Julie Budzinski

Gene & Julie Budzinski

January 5, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family,I shot pool with Ronnie at Georgie O's in Hyde Park.

Sandra Lasher

January 5, 2013

Pam and all of Ronnie's family
Find strength to endure this very sad time in the love you share with each other. Ronnie will be greatly missed by all that knew him. RIP Ronnie
Love Cathie

Cathie McCagg

January 5, 2013

Pam. I am so sorry for your loss. Ron was a fine man and he will be missed.

Larry C. White

January 5, 2013

all those times we shared and laughs, I never expected it to end.rip my friend

lowell teller

January 4, 2013

With Deepest Sympathy

Terri Simoniette

January 4, 2013

MY CONDOLENCES TO RON'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS.HE WAS WELL LOVED BY THE ONES THAT WERE CLOSE TO HIM.

ALAN MINNETTO

January 4, 2013

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