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Stelios Baltis Obituary

Baltis, Stelios
LATHAM - Stelios Baltis, 80, of Latham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12,2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Theva, Greece, and was the son of the late Basilios and Hariklia Baltis. Stelios served in the Greek Navy and Merchant Marines for several years. He immigrated to the United States in 1968. Stelios became a 1st Class electrician, working alongside his brother, Peter, at Baltis Electric Company. He later was foreman for Dwight Electric and IBEW 236 for many years.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn Mary Baltis. A loving and dedicated father, the joy of his life was raising his two wonderful children, Theodore Basil Baltis and Stephanie Roseanne Holmes. He is the grandfather of Maya Autumn Holmes. Stelios is the brother of Peter (Kathy) Baltis and the late Theodore (Glikeria survives) Baltis, and the late John (Jeanne) Petalas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning, 11 a.m., at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Church. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, (www.Dana-Farber.org). To view a more complete obituary, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, visit www.CannonFuneral.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Jeremiah Ulmer Ibew local 236

August 21, 2025

I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Stelios many times. He was a skilled electrician, he expected and taught us nothing but quality work.

George Sokaris

August 15, 2025

I´m so very sorry to hear of the passing of Stelios. He always had a smile on his face and was a joy to be around. Rest in peace, my friend.

Matt Wroblewski

August 14, 2025

Very sorry for your loss, I am sure he was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I am one of Stephanie's co-workers.

Danny Bahlatzis and family

August 14, 2025

We are so very sorry for your loss. Stelios was a wonderful person and loved my parents. With the recent passing of our beloved Gail and Danny's health issues im so very sorry we can not attend his services but our prayers and love are with all of you always. God bless you all.

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church

440 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208

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14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church

440 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208

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