Ronald J. “Butch” Balabon, age 80, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2021 at CT Hospice in Branford. He was the loving and devoted husband of Priscilla “Sybil” Zenkus Balabon.
Mr. Balabon was born in Derby on August 20, 1940, son of the late Thomas J. and Mildred Commune Balabon. He was employed at Sikorsky Aircraft for 41 years.
Ron was a lifelong communicant of Holy Rosary Church where he served as chairman of the Italian Festival for twelve years. He was the recipient of the prestigious St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation from the Archdiocese of Hartford. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the US Army.
The right words will never be written to do justice to the amazing man Ronald ‘Butch’ Balabon was. Ron always had a joke or a story to put a smile on everyone’s face. He made even everyday life things, funny. Above that he was a family man and was the definition of unconditional love. If it brought joy to his family, Ron would do it. He was proud of his family and was always there cheering them on or giving the famous ‘Butch Balabon’ pep talk “show ‘em where you live”. None of these words seem right because Ron was a one of a kind man, and if you were lucky to have known him, you know that. Everything we are, you helped us to be Pop.
In addition to his wife Sybil, Ron leaves to cherish his memory, a loving son, Ronald Balabon (Giselle) of Ansonia, grandchildren, Amber Elrod (Toscan) of Encino, CA and Zackary Balabon of Ansonia, great grandchildren, Brixton and Hendrix Elrod and , a sister, Thomasina Balabon of Salem, MA, a brother, Peter Balabon of Naples, FL, and several nieces and nephews.
A contactless walk-through visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday February 15, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Visitors are asked to wear masks and social distance as they pass through to pay their respects and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can visit. On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, all are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am (please meet directly) at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Interment with military honors will immediately follow at Mount Saint Peter’s Cemetery in Derby. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ron’s memory may be made to Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia, CT 06401. To sign Ron’s guestbook or share a memory please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
