~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. Andrew Vincent Balkus
April 27, 1943 ~ May 21, 2013
Notification of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Capt.
Andrew ‘Andy’ Vincent Balkus, age 70. Captain Balkus hired on with NWA
05-28-1974. He is survived by his wife Sharon Kay
Vanfossen-Balkus. To the best of my knowledge personal condolences may be sent
to
11
Pine St. Apt. 4 , Newburyport MA 01950-3238 or
PO
Box 257, Wapiti WY 82450-0257..... (978) 462-7220
Thank you,
~ Carol
~ Carol
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Andrew
Balkus, 70: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Daily
News of Newburyport, The (MA) - Monday, May 27, 2013
Andrew
Balkus, 70
Newburyport,
MA and Wapiti, WY — After a five-year battle with cancer, Andrew Balkus passed
peaceably in his sleep with Sharon, his devoted wife of 22 years, at his side.
Born
in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1943 and raised in Lynn, Mass., he graduated from Lynn
English in 1961. A consummate optimist and lover of life, he always had a warm
smile and big hug for all. His beginnings as a truck driver after high school
grew into an international aviation career that spanned more than 30 years with
Northwest Airlines. Retiring as a Wide Body DC-10 Captain, his adventuring
continued on the SV "Its Good," with more than a decade of cruising the
Caribbean Islands and the coast of South America with his wife. A deep devotion
to family and friends allowed for many special times at home and abroad for his
children and grandchildren. Andy is deeply loved and will be missed by his wife,
Sharon; brother, William; sister, Judy; sons, Dan and Brad; Brad's wife, Kara;
grandchildren, Madelyn and Andrew; and countless friends and family.
ARRANGEMENTS:
A celebration of life ceremony will be held later this summer. Memorial
contributions may be made to Oriental Culture Institute, 85 Essex Street,
Haverhill, MA 01831, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA
02284, or another charity of your choice.
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Andy
Balkus
Posted:
Friday, May 24, 2013 2:48 pm
Andy
Balkus, 70, of Wapiti died peacefully May 21, 2013, at his home with his loving
wife Sharon by his side.
A
Celebration of Life will be held this summer with Ballard Funeral Home
assisting.
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