Lawrence "Larry" Baloy

Lawrence Baloy, age 80, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2017. Also known as, Larry, Sonny, Goodale, Nice Guy and Herman. A graduate of Joliet Central High School, he worked at Georgia Pacific previously known as Multi Color for 37 years until his retirement in 1992. Lawrence was a loyal member of Joliet Moose #300 and Moran A.C.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Colleen (nee Gardner); his four children, Susan Austin of Wilmington, John (Kara) of WI, Brenda of Rockdale and Helen (Jeff) Odeen of Wilmington; grandchildren, Sara Melvin, Michael (Amber) Rolih, Jessica Austin, Alex, Michele, Melissa and Samantha Baloy; great-grandchildren, Nolan, Reagan and Emma Rolih; brothers and sisters, Olga Bowsher, Helen Krumlinde, Florence Ryan, Evelyn O’Brian, Frank, Michael, Barbara (Clay) Clement and Art Cook; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by grandson, Greg Rolih; sisters, Sophie Cook and Catherine Siron; brothers-in-law, Francis Bowsher, Robert Krumlinde, Jack Ryan, Robert O’Brian and Paul Siron.

His favorite times were spent with his family. He enjoyed fishing, euchre, wood working, playing pool and Friday nights in the garage. 86 was a very significant number to Larry. He was known for his witty sense of humor. Friends and family will miss him dearly.

A celebration of Lawrence’s life will begin on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:30 a.m. then driving in procession to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet. Visitation will be on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.