Louis J. Balchunas, age 96, of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2020. He is surpassed by his wife, Patricia Ellen Balchunas, his daughter, Cathy Mascis, & son-in-law, Scott Pann.
Lou was born into a large family in Abington, MA & was the last living sibling of his family. He was in the army, attended Boston University & became a salesman for many large corporations. While playing tennis in Forest Hills, NJ, he met his wife, Patricia & they got married in 1956. A little later, Catherine (Cathy) entered their lives when they lived in Montvale, NJ. Lou decided to change careers, went to the Chubb Institute & got a degree in programming. He then went to work at Bank of America in their IT department. Lou & Pat retired & moved to Palm Harbor, FL in 1991 & they had a very good life together traveling the world.
A funeral service for Lou will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 2757 Alderman Road, Palm Harbor, Florida 34683. A cremation will occur.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sylvanabbey.com for the Balchunas family.