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Gregory Balarillo Obituary
A native of Punxsutawney, he served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired insurance agent for Prudential Life Insurance. Greg was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Jean Ann Riggie Balarillo; his children, Carla (Guy) Seale, Jim Balarillo and Michael (Angie) Balarillo; six grandchildren, Anthony (Aiyana) Seale, Christina Seale, Katie Balarillo, Lauren Balarillo, Sophia Balarillo and Nicholas Balarillo; his great-grandson, Luca Guy Seale; Paul Shumway, whom he considered a son; and Shirley (Brad) Lowe, whom he considered a daughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Anthony Balarillo and Victoria Blasco Balarillo.
A funeral Mass will be held at a date and time to be determined.
Arrangements are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Masses be said in Greg's memory.
An obituary, register book and driving directions can be found online at www.mcdonaldfh.com.
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James (Jim) Gregory Balarillo
September 6, 2020
To the GREATEST DAD I miss you already more than I thought possible. Your passing was shocking and has left a void in my world that can never be replaced. You had a wonderful life full of laughter and many happy memories and had a family that loved you and many friends and associates that were touched by your kindness, humor and smile.
Until we are all see each other again please Rest In Peace.
Your loving son,
James Gregory Balarillo
Chris & John Coene
August 26, 2020
Jean, Carla, Jimmy, Michael & Family: No words can express the deep sorrow we feel for you at this time. Greg was a great husband, father, grandfather & friend. His sense of humor will be greatly missed.
May God’s Healing Hands be placed on you, Jeannie, as you recover & regain your strength. You & Greg shared the truest love that lives on forever in you. Love & positive thoughts are sent daily for y’all. Love, Chris & John
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