MARK BLAISE BALZANO, age 39, cherished son of Mark A. and Margaret-Annette (nee Ewaska) Balzano, loving brother of Martha E. Balzano, beloved nephew of Laura A. Balzano, Anthony P. Ewaska, Jr. (deceased), Jeanette Hruska, Janice Ewaska-Wichert, Donna Feldkamp, Robert Ewaska, Sr. and Lawrence J. Ewaska, dear cousin and friend of many.
Mark was a proud Veteran of The United States Marine Corps.
Family and Friends are invited to gather for Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Saturday, September 20, 2025 at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD ROAD, LYNDHURST (EAST OF RICHMOND ROAD) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 FROM 6 TO 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark's memory suggested to K9s for Warriors at http://support.k9sforwarriors.org/site/Donation2?df_id=4060&mfc_pref=T&4060.donation=form1 or Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans at https://www.helpaveteran.org/donate
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5236 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124

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