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Joseph Balogh Obituary

BALOGH Joseph S. Balogh, age 70, of Bridgeport, passed away on August 24, 2009 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. The son of the late Joseph and Veronica Fabula Balogh, Joseph had been a longtime resident of the Black Rock section of the city. He worked for the City of Bridgeport in the City Hall Maintenance Department, as well as the Parks Department before his retirement. He also was employed part time at the Ritz Restaurant. Often helping others, he was generous with his time and "handy man" talents. Joseph made many friends at St. Ann Church, the Norton Club, and Northbridge Healthcare Center, where he more recently resided. He will be fondly remembered by his family including his brother, Robert Balogh, and his wife, Joan, of Trumbull; two nephews, Robert C. Balogh, of San Antonio, Texas, and Gary W. Balogh, of Naugatuck; several cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday 10:30 a.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center, and 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Church. His interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may greet his family on Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Northbridge Healthcare Center, 2875 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. To sign an online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Aug. 27, 2009.

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John and Maryann Kratky

August 27, 2009

To Joe's Family,

Our heartfelt sympathy go out to you. We knew Joe from City Hall. He was such a pleasant person. We know he will be missed by all that knew him.

Life has changed but not ended. When our body lies in death we gain an everlasting dwelling place in heaven. May his soul rest in peace and the eternal light shine upon him.

John and Maryann Kratky

The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home

August 27, 2009

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