John Henry Balinski

John Henry Balinski, age 90, of Tecumseh, formerly of Warren, died June 30, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 15, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY the son of John and Mary Balinski (nee Wysocki). On March 31, 1951 he married, Mary Zawitzki at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Hamtramck. She preceded him death on June 20, 1983. John was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II serving in the German Theatre. He worked as a welder and fabricated components which constructed the Mackinac Bridge. He is survived by his devoted son and daughter-in-law Allen and Theresa Balinski (nee Rivard), of Tecumseh, treasured grandchildren, Jason, Michael and Amelia Balinski, adored great-grandchildren, Drew, Noah and Gabriella June Balinski and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his loving wife, Mary, he was preceeded in death by his precious daughters, Carolyn Annette and Barbara, sisters, Stella, Mary "Reggie" and Jeannie; brothers, Julian and Casmere "Sonny". A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, Mich with Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Mich with Military Honors by the Michigan Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Mich, and Friday, one hour prior to funeral Mass at the church. A scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/northbay/ronnie. Condolences may be offered online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.