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1943
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2017
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Michael Balok Obituary
Was born May 10, 1943 in Elmira, the son of the late Joseph J. and Fern (Langlois) Balok Sr. Michael passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Robert Packer Hospital at the age of 74. His brother, Joseph J. Balok Jr. and niece Kimberly Elston preceded him in death. Mick is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Bonnie (VanRiper) Balok; "Snowman", his best buddy; sister-in-law, Madelyn Balok of Elmira, NY; brother, Daniel (Beth) Balok of Elmira, NY; sister, Kathleen Balok Clark of Saratoga Springs, NY; brother, Kevin Balok of Ithaca, NY; sister-in-laws: Pamela (Michael) Laskaris of Elmira, NY; Brenda Elston of Lowman, NY; Roxanne (Phillip) Ragan of Horseheads, NY; brother-in-law, William (Deborah) VanRiper of Lowman, NY; nieces and nephews: Kimberlee (Michael) Middaugh; Scott Balok, Shannon Moylan and Brian Balok; Casey (Jeffery) Baxter, Justin Clark and Lindsay Clark; Matthew Balok, Anna Balok and Patrick Balok; Kenneth Elston Jr. and Kevin (Nicole) Elston; Phillip (Krista) Ragan, Matthew (Amber) Ragan and Brandon (Amanda) Ragan; William (Jody) VanRiper Jr., and Kelly (Steve) Dolan; along with many great nieces and great nephews. In his earlier years, Michael was a sports enthusiast and excelled in baseball. He was a faithful communicant of St. Mary's Church. Mr. Balok was very active in the Town of Southport and also the Local and State Democratic Parties. For 16 years Mick owned and operated the Ice Cream Works in Corning with his beloved Bonnie. He also owned Broadway Rental, the downtown Post Office and Balok Reality. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass honoring Mick on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at St. Mary's Parish 224 Franklin Street Elmira, NY at 12:00 (noon) The Reverend John DeSocio will celebrate the Mass. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Michael's tribute wall can be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com
Mick was best known for his sweeping generosity of spirit, relentless pursuit of dreams, and being the sole instigator of raucous belly laughs and unbridled fun.
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Bonnie MacDonell
December 17, 2017
Dear Bonnie, We are so sorry to hear of Mick`s passing. What a great guy! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. His goodness and his good works will live on as a lasting memory for all!
Love, Bonnie & Cam MacDonell
Shiela Stahle
December 9, 2017
Dear , Bonny..
I'm So Very Sorry For The Loss of Your Husband...
I Can Remember way Back when I was A Waitress at Lights Bakery I always Had The Pleasure to See You Two Stop in And Have A Bite To eat..You Two Always had Something so Nice To Talk About...It was always So Good To See You Two....My Thoughts & Prayers go out To You and Your Family....
Your Friend
Shiela
❤ ❤
Dolores & John Boedicker
December 9, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Kevin and ALL of the Balok Family on your loss of "Mick". We trust that the many memories you shared with him will sustain you in the coming days. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers,
Dolores & John Boedicker
Patrick Daugherty
December 9, 2017
This small message brings my deepest condolences on Mick's passing. May God grant him eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
December 8, 2017
Bonnie,
Very sorry of the passing of Michael. Our prayers are with you and your family. He was a great Gentleman. God Bless you.
Rick Milazzo
December 8, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jill & Bill Wood
December 8, 2017
Bonnie we are so sorry for the loss of Mick. We have so many wonderful memories of you two. You both were the love of each others life. Our sincere sympathy to you, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill & Bill Wood
North Port, Fla
Jill & Bill Wood
December 8, 2017
Bonnie we are so sorry for the loss of Mick. We have so many wonderful memories of you two. You both were the love of each others life. Our sincere sympathy to you, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill & Bill Wood
North Port Fla
Don & Maryann Bruner
December 8, 2017
Bonnie, family and friends. Our sincere condolences to you on the passing of Mike. Great Guy!! May Mike RIP.
Dorothy Morgan
December 7, 2017
Dear Bonnie, So sorry to hear of Mick's passing,
. I remember him well from Pennsylvania Avenue School .
December 7, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 7, 2017
My heartfelt sympathies to the Balok family and friends during this difficult time of grief. May the God of all comfort be with you. I hope the promise in 1Cor.15:26 can bring much comfort. My deepest condolences to all.
Gary & Jeannie Caccia
December 7, 2017
Bonnie, so sorry to hear of Mick's passing. Jeannie and I will always remember our road trip to Pennsylvania with Mick attending to two squealing children. Will miss his warm smile and gentle spirit. Our prayers to you for peace and comfort during this most difficult period of time.
December 7, 2017
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of Mick's passing. He was such a great guy, and could always make me laugh. You are in my thoughts and prayers Bonnie. Beth Litchfield
Gary Bennett
December 7, 2017
Bonnie and family,
So sorry to read about Mick's passing. He will always be remembered as an all around great guy who seemed to be liked or loved by everybody who knew him. Janice and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and all of the Balok family.
December 7, 2017
Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were such big part of my professional life, and Kick was always nearby. I remember most Mick,s style and his smile. Love, David Hill.
Victor Lawson
December 7, 2017
Our prayers and condolences to Mick's family . He will be greatly missed.
Vic and Deb Lawson
Dawn Lantz
December 7, 2017
Bonnie I am so Sorry ! Mick was a wonderful Man . I will never forget him yelling There is my BABYCAKES . My thoughts and prayers to you and the extended families .
December 7, 2017
Dear Sweet Bonnie ,
I am so sad for the loss of your dear husband Mick. You were such a loving & caring wife to him. Bonnie, We have been friends since school days and you always have that beautiful smile whenever I see you. I want you to know you are in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
I love you.
Love,
Maxine
John Comereski
December 7, 2017
Bonnie and the entire Balok Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mick was a sincere and great great guy and I'm glad I got to know him. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mick.
December 7, 2017
Bonnie...we are so sorry to hear of Mick's passing he was a great guy and will be sadly missed by all. Gary and Peggy Comfort
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