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John Balinski Obituary

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.

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2012.

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Barry & Tina Bundy

July 2, 2013

Al,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our condolences to you and yours during this difficult time - we'll be thinking of you.

Ronnie Echavarria

July 5, 2012

Dear Allen and Theresa and Family,
Sorry to hear about Johns passing.
Our prayers are with you all.
Love and Hugs,
Ronnie, Javier and Bert
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Mari Maltby

July 5, 2012

It's a very difficult thing; to lose a parent. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

July 4, 2012

Allen, sorry to hear about your dad, Uncle Johnny. I remember him as a loving and caring father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love, Jim and Sandy Kur) Doss and family

July 2, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr. Balinski's passing. I lived next door to your family in Warren as a teenager and again as an adult. He was a good neighbor.
Linda (Gray) Beaton

Tod Henderstein

July 2, 2012

Hello Alan,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was a devoted father. Also, a belated condolences for the passing of your mother.

We owe the generation that our parents were part of a great debt. They helped make our country great and protected freedom throughout the world.

Hope you are doing well otherwise and are healthy.

Tod Henderstein

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