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Alex Balitsos Obituary

Alex James Balitsos
Alex James Balitsos, age 26, of Wilton, passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2017. Born in Norwalk, January 19, 1991, Alex lived in Wilton all of his life, and was the loving son of James and Maria Balitsos. Alex is also survived by his sister Katherine Balitsos and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Alex's family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk on Monday, Oct. 16 from 4-8 p.m., with a funeral service to begin at 7. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Wilton YMCA, Wilton Family YMCA, 404 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897 or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org). For directions or to leave an online condolence, please go to www.magnerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Hour from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2017.

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November 5, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Alex's passing, remembering him and your family fondly and wishing you comfort at this difficult time.

Judy, Karamjeet and Lindsey Paul

Micki Jacobs

October 20, 2017

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss... sending you strength and love from afar.

October 20, 2017

Dear Maria,
Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers at his difficult time.
Maureen Vita

Barbara and Joe Tucciarone

October 18, 2017

Keeping you in our hearts as we pray for God to hold you in his arms as you grieve the loss of Alex. Our sincerest condolences.

Chris Gant

October 18, 2017

We are very sorry for you loss. Our hearts go out to your family during this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

October 16, 2017

Rest in peace

Jon Arruda

October 16, 2017

Sending prayers to the Balitsos family from the Arruda's....love you guys

Bobbie Argenio

October 16, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Alex's passing. It was a shock to me. I am Leo Spinelli's wife and knew him from the store I am so sorry for the family. May he rest in peace and prayers for the family

Margaret Sapir and Mitch Rapoport

October 16, 2017

We are shocked to learn of Alex's passing. So, so sorry. Sending our sincere condolences.

Kim Fried (King)

October 15, 2017

With my deepest sympathy, love and prayers.

MaryJo Mulvey

October 14, 2017

Thinking of you, sending love and prayers.

Brian Crocker

October 14, 2017

Deepest sympathies to your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kristy Casulo

October 13, 2017

Alex,
You were such a great person and so much fun to hang out with. I will never forget all the fun times in high school. May you forever Rest In Peace.

Penny Chute

October 13, 2017

May God grant you all peace in your time of sorrow. Wish I could be there. Love, Pen

Penny Chute

October 13, 2017

As you know I am very sorry for your loss and I will always keep Alex in my heart. Wish I could have known about services before I left on Wednesday. Much love to you all.

Jane Alexander

October 13, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family at this very difficult time.

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