Mr Edward Balog

September 4, 1924 - May 8, 2017

Edward A Balog, age 92, of Leonardo died Monday, May 8, 2017 at his home in Troy NC. Mr. Balog was born in Bayonne, and lived in Carteret, Lakewood, and Leonardo before moving to Troy, NC several years ago. He served his country honorably in the Army during World War II. He was employed by FMC, Carteret, NJ as a Plant Maintenance Engineer until his retirement some years ago. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Vincent T Lombardi Council and was a communicant of St. Agnes Church. He was also a member of the Leisure Village First Aid Squad. His Joys in life were his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren as well as woodworking, making bird houses, and pieces of furniture. He is predeceased by his wife Doris and a beloved Son In Law Giovanni Massaglia. He is survived by his beloved children Edward, Jr. Wilmington DE; Susan Massaglia, Mullica Hill NJ; Patricia and her lifetime partner Krystal Kimrey, Troy NC; Robert and his spouse Kathleen, Leonardo NJ; 4 Grandchildren James (Amy) Massaglia; Jacquelyn (Andrew) Spears; Ryan (Vanessa) Balog; and Robin (Joseph) Marchese; and 5 great grandchildren Gavin Spears, Abigail Spears, Ava Madonna Balog, Bruce Michael Balog and Lillian April Marchese. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Friday, May 12 at St. Agnes Church, 103 Center Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Burial will be in St. Gertrude's Cemetery, Colonia following the mass. Calling hours will be Thursday, May 11 from 2-4 & 7-9 :00 pm at John P. Condon Funeral Home LLC, 804 St. Hwy. #36, Leonardo, NJ. . In lieu of flowers donations should be directed to the Hospice of Stanly & the Uwharrie 960 North First Street Albemarle NC 28001.