Edward Balzarini
Edward Balzarini, age 71, of Canton, MA (formerly of Sagamore Beach, MA), unexpectedly passed away on December 14, 2023.
Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Bruno and Evelyn (Hazelett) Balzarini. Ed was raised in Avon, MA and after graduating from Avon High School, went on to aviation school. He was self-employed for more than 40 years in the shelving business. Ed lived life to the fullest. He was an avid fisherman and boater and was a member of the Point Independence Yach Club in Onset, MA for over 40 years. In addition to fishing, Ed loved skiing, golf and hockey where he played for many years with the Whalers on Cape Cod and made lifelong friends.
Ed is survived by his long-time loving partner, Joan Giblin of Canton, MA; Deanne Lohnes of Plymouth, MA (who he lovingly helped raise and cherished like a daughter); his brother Richard and wife Sheri of Bridgewater, MA; his sister Susan Balzarini of Stoughton, MA; his nephews Keith Balzarini of Henderson, LV and Kevin Balzarini of Bridgewater, MA and a great nephew, Ashton Balzarini of Bridgewater, MA. In addition, he is survived by Joan’s family including her sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews and two special great nephews. He is predeceased by his dear sister Janice Balzarini of Virginia.
Visiting hours will be on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Hurley Funeral Home, 134 South Main Street, Randolph, MA from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Michaels, 87 North Main Street, Avon, MA at 11am and final burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Avon, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online diabetes.org.
Guestbook
First Name: Deb and Jack
Last Name: Murphy Lankiewicz
City: Indet
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 12/27/2023
Thanks for so many wonderful memories. We will never forget you. As you always said “ See ya later, bye “. Till we meet again my friend.??❤️
First Name: Dennis and Janice
Last Name: Wiehe
City: East Sandwich
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 12/28/2023
Dear Joan and all the Balzarini family,
Ed was a fun and crazy guy! We grew up with him and I saw him numerous times toiling in his automotive shelving and inventory business. We "hooked up" many time when a few of our close friends got together as well as when we just ran into each other. Eddie will be missed for sure for his infectious smile and laugh and of course "Hook Me Up!" will be forever in our hearts as an ode to him!
First Name: Stephen
Last Name: Chapman
City: Whitman
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/28/2023
Ed and I Shared many laughs and good times together. Although our lives took different Paths I will always remember the good times we had together.
"Will the Isabelle rose Please move back."
First Name: paul
Last Name: catalfamo
City: north chatham
State: NY
Country: America
Entry Date: 12/29/2023
I have had the pleasure of calling Ed my friend for the past 45 years. We spent many holidays, weekends and just fun social get togethers with many other mutual friends, Fishing,sking,boating and B S ING over a beer at the local club. Ed was a real stand up guy, Atop shelf human being. It's so sad to think he will not be with us any longer to share what's left of the good times for all of us. Ed will be deaply missed but never forgotten.
First Name: Kara
Last Name: O’Connell
City: Oak BLuffs/Fall River
State: MA
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Entry Date: 12/29/2023
Eddie B you and your laughter and outlook on the world will be missed.
O’Connell Chick
First Name: Robert
Last Name: Pillarella
City: Avon
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 12/29/2023
Ed was a member of the class of 1969 at AHS. He contributed greatly to the cherished memories we all carry with us. Even though separated by the years as we led our different lives and aged ,he was the same old "Ed" seeing him at our "51st reunion.
He will be remembered. May his journey be blessed and peaceful.
First Name: Jim and Pat
Last Name: Doherty
City: Rochester Hills
State: MI
Country: U.S.A.
Entry Date: 12/29/2023
We are so sad to hear of Ed’s passing and send our sympathy to all those he held near and dear. Having known Ed since we were young,worked many years in the automotive inventory/ shelving business with him and shared a whole lot of laughs and fun moments.
He will be missed most for his infectious smile and chuckles!!
First Name: Pat & Mike
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City:
State: MA
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Entry Date: 12/29/2023
Dear Balzarini Family and Joan,
So sorry to hear about Ed's sudden passing.
We have lots of fun memories of him...always made us laugh. He was a character!
"Come on Get 'em" Love, Pat & Mike
First Name: gary
Last Name: machaby
City: brockton
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 01/07/2024
So sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. We were neighbors in Sagamore Beach; the best unknown place on all of Cape Cod and I was blessed to know him. We played pick-up, men's hockey at Gallo Ice Arena and on a somewhat regular basis and he was always a true gentleman on and off the ice. Rest in Peace Ed, condolences to Joan and Deanne.