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Donald Balint Obituary
Donald Junior Balint, 75, of Shallotte, NC, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, Whiteville, NC.
Mr. Balint was born March 11, 1937, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John and Mary Kovach Balint. He worked as a salesperson for Moore and Wise Potato Chip Company. He was a charter member of the Shallotte Elks Lodge and was a starter at the Brierwood Golf Club. Mr. Balint was preceded in death by a brother Robert Balint.
Surviving is his wife Ruby L. Balint; three sons Donald John Balint of Westbrook, CT, Michael Ray Bellamy of Calabash, NC and Bill Bellamy of Shallotte, NC; three daughters Mary Balint of Barberton, OH, Julie Balint-Sidaway of Parma Heights, OH and Diana Rivenbark of Burgaw, NC; a sister Rose Pitroski of Cleveland, OH; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews including two special nephews Michael and Matthew.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 11:00 AM in the Brunswick Funeral Service Chapel by the Reverend Charlie Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 206 Warrior Trail Whiteville, NC 28472.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.
Brunswick Funeral Service & Crematory, Shallotte, NC
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Balint
DR Rita Colasent
March 26, 2019
Uncle Don, Every time we go to NC and to Ocean Isle Beach we think of you. We remember our times together and you are still in our thoughts.
Julia Penland-Dykstra
April 1, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to your family from ours. As the sun starts to shine in Alaska we are thankful for each day we know you are friends and that we all love each other. Mary and Donnie, It's been a long time but my heart goes out to you. Mama Pat...I love you always. And Julie, you are the closest thing I have to a sister. I love you every day and I have cried with you as you grieve. With our most heartfelt sympathy for you, and loving Joy for the life that your dad lead.
Julia (and the Dykstra family)
Julie Rose
April 1, 2012
Your soul lights my way.... I love you Dad and I know you love me too.
Jackie Gage
April 1, 2012
Words, such a woefully inadequate accumulation of little squiggly lines. What may one say except our hearts are with you at this time? What can one do but to be grateful, that one knew such love?
Extending sympathy and honouring the memory of Donald.
Pat
March 31, 2012
Very sorry to hear of your loss. May God "continue to comfort the mourning ones" --Isaiah 61:2
Dr. Rita & Dennis Colasent
March 31, 2012
Dear Mary, Julie,Donnie and grandchildren. We will always remember your Dad, your grandfather,your friend, and our Uncle Don. We had some great & memorable times together back in the day. Dennis and I express our deepest sympathy to ALL family members and friends. We will always remember "Uncle Donnie."
With Love Dr. Rita and Dennis Colasent
March 31, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish to express my sincere sympathy and condolences to the family. The Hearer of Pray will sustain you. Psalms 65:2
Robin
ALFRED & WILLA MARLOWE
March 30, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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