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1955
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2022
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Sandor Balogh Obituary
May 26, 1955 - June 29, 2022
Chapel Hill, North Carolina - Sandor Balogh died on 29 June 2022 of Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease, a rare neurodegenerative prion disorder.
San (pronounced Sean), a native of New Jersey, graduated from Duke University in 1976 and earned master's degrees in international health from Georgetown University in 1977 and in biostatistics from the UNC School of Public Health in 1978. He worked for many years at Family Health International (now FHI 360), training others and managing projects in global public health. He played a key role in the evaluation and eventual introduction of new contraceptive technologies for women around the world. He also served as a paramedic for emergency medical services in Orange and Chatham Counties for over 40 years, where his meticulousness and orderliness were vital, leading some to speak of "the wrong way, the right way, and the San way." Later in life, he was a medical examiner for the state of North Carolina.
San was an active and vigorous man who enjoyed soccer, running, tennis, bicycling, hiking, golf, and boating. He will be fondly remembered for his adventuresome spirit; he traveled the world extensively, visiting every continent including Antarctica at least twice. At home, he was a social hub and connector of people, a great conversationalist with a quick smile. San was often behind the scenes planning the events, organizing the details and assuring the safety of the enterprise. He was a key asset at any social gathering and often the life of the party or center of action. San loved many types of music, Duke basketball (to some, insufferably), dogs, the mountains and coast of his adopted home state of North Carolina, playing poker and bocce with his buddies, and just about anything to eat.
He is survived by his sister Lisa Wilson, nephew Kevin, niece Kasey, half-brothers Bill, Bob and Dick Balogh, and countless long-time friends who had the great fortune to know him. He will be missed by many far and wide. A celebration of San's life will be held later in the summer.
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Kenneth Jones
June 29, 2023
Still look up when paramedics come in to help the Fire Dept. hoping to see you. Can't believe it's been a year. You will never be replaced my friend! Kenneth Jones, Bennett Fire
Robert Balogh
February 27, 2023
Rest in peace dear brother. you will be sorely missed
Rick & Sandy Welch
July 13, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. We were friends of San's many, many years ago, and although we had not seen him in a very long time, we are very saddened to hear of his death. We have made a small donation to Planned Parenthoon in his honor.
Kenneth Jones
July 6, 2022
My prayers are with the family. He was one of the best paramedics I have every worked with and taught me so much. Most amazing was the kindness he showed to all people. He will be missed by all of the Chatham County Fire Dept. Kenneth Jones Bennett Fire Dept.
Selena
July 6, 2022
I was glad to have known you Balogh, we haven´t spoken in a couple of years but I enjoyed working with you the few times I was privileged to. I worked my first 2 man code with you & it was hectic but you were a great medic & helped guide me through it. Thanks for your knowledge & wisdom. Rest easy.
Kaz
July 5, 2022
Balogh, I´m so sad to know you´re gone, but am happy knowing such an amazing human walked this earth. I´m so lucky to have known and to have worked with you. You changed the world for good, and your impact won´t be forgotten. Rest easy brother, we´ll take it from here.
Barry Britt
July 5, 2022
RIP my friend, your EMS family have the watch until we meet again.
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