Dr. Michael Stuart Balis

Michael was my first cousin. Thought about him many times growing up but family only provided me with a couple of visits but that didn't stop me from my having a place in my heart for him. Rest In Peace.

We met in kindergarten back in 1948. It might have been '49. Please excuse my senior-memory. Mike could keep up with anyone: his lightning speed, his quick-wit, his athletic abilities and intelligence. Mike invented being laid-back except when Major would sneak out the house. Yet all Mike had to do is smack a newspaper and Major would race back in.
Did I mention his humor? Mike would come up with one-liners out of no where and all listening would be on the floor in hysterics laughing. Yet...

I grew up with Mike and knew him well through college. It is hard to believe he is gone because he was such bright, and talented individual. I had great admiration for him then, and was very impressed by all he accomplished during his life. I send my deepest condolences to his family.
Bob Herzlinger MD

What a shock. I met him in elementary school. The last time I saw him was at our 20th high school reunion. A group of us went to dinner the night before the reunion and had a blast. He was a really good guy with a great sense of humor.

May the God of comfort be with your family at this time.

Dr Ballis was my eye doctor. He always made me feel comfortable and secure. He knew his stuff. I always looked forward to my appointments, because of his plain explanations and sense of humor. He took on the hardest cases. He will be greatly missed.

I worked with Dr. Balis. He was an excellent teacher. Seeing his love for his vocation is what made me love it also. He encouraged me to continue with my certification. I will deeply miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.

Deepest sympathies to the Balis family. Dr Balis was one of the many doctors who treated me after having a stroke back in 1979. Although I was just a teenager then he treated me with respect and a smile. I remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.

Michael was my doctor for many years and because of his care before and after my graves disease, I am able to see. He will be terribly missed by many.