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Robert Balcerzak Obituary

BALCERZAK, Robert Robert J. Bob Balcerzak, 72, of Summerville, husband of Patricia Youschak Balcerzak died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Trident Medical Center. Funeral mass will be held Monday, November 12, 2007 at 11 o'clock at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Rite of Committal with Final Commendation will follow in Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock Sunday evening. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406. Mr. Balcerzak was born September 23, 1935 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, son of the late Walter and Stella Balcerzak. He was a graduate of Fairfield University, Class of 1961. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict. He had 25 years of service as a Special Agent with the US Treasury Department and 6 years of service as a Investigator with the 9th Circuit Solicitor's Office. In his younger years, he was active in the community as the Director of St. Ann's Drum and Bugle Corps in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was also a coach of Little League Baseball and mentor with Boy Scouts of America. He was a parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, four sons, Robert Joseph Balcerzak, Jr. and his wife Anna of Shelton, Connecticut, David Peter Balcerzak and his wife Sheri Greenwood, South Carolina, Stephen Michael Balcerzak and his wife Bonnie Lee of Ravenel, South Carolina and Gregory John Balcerzak of Summerville, South Carolina; grandchildren, Matthew and Miranda Balcerzak of Shelton, Connecticut, Drew, Marianna and Alexandra Balcerzak all of Greenwood, South Carolina; one brother, Walter Balcerzak of Vienna, Virginia; one sister, Rita Blakley of Jacksonville, Florida. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 9, 2007.
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Greg,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ashley Phelps

November 12, 2007

Steve, Bonnie, and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

John and Helene Felch

November 10, 2007

Ms.Pat and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you and your family.

Love,
Sheryll and Cristian Yangco

Sheryll Yangco

November 10, 2007

Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Steve & family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through is tough and only time can make it easier. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If you ever need anything or even just to talk, I am here. Remember that God has just received another angel to look over us. I Love you guys so much!! Little Bonnie

Bonnie McCaskill

November 9, 2007

Pat and family, please know that we share your sorrow and extend our deepest sympathy. We are only a phone call away should you ever need anything. Love, Lee and Betty McCaskill

Lee and Betty McCaskill

November 9, 2007

Mrs. B and Family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. While we feel that no words can be of true comfort to you at this most difficult time, we know that your cherished memories and years spent with Mr. B will sustain you all in the days ahead. God bless you and your family. Love, Debbie and Curtis Mitchell (Bonnie's sister and brother-in-law)

Debbie Mitchell

November 9, 2007

Steve, Bonnie and Family: May God be with each and everyone of you at this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.

Raeh Ann Parker

November 9, 2007

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