Obituary of Elizabeth Elaine Balzano

Mrs. Elizabeth "Elaine" Balzano, age 89, of Gloversville, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Getman Home in Gloversville, with her loving family at her side. She had been a resident there since June of 2014. She was born January 14, 1927 in Amsterdam, the daughter of Leland and Mary Reddy Borst. She graduated from High School in Amsterdam and was later employed as an office clerk by General Electric Co. of Schenectady for several years. A stay at home mom for much of her life, she took great pride in raising her six children. She valued large family gatherings, loved taking Sunday drives, and could always be counted on to bring her famous apple pies to every holiday meal. An avid bridge player, Elaine participated in several bridge clubs over the years. She was a long-time member of The Church of the Holy Spirit and she volunteered at the former Mount Carmel School BINGO many years ago. She also served as an election inspector in Gloversville for several years. She is survived by six children: Michael Majewski (Cheryl) of Gloversville, Maria Redmond of Skaneateles, Mark Balzano (Karen) of Gloversville, Macaire Benson (Eric) of Louisville, KY, Colonel John M. Balzano, USAF (Kay) of San Antonio, TX, and William J. Balzano of Vail, CO. 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands: Raymond Majewski in 1952 and Mario Balzano in 1986, her two brothers: John and Edward and son-in-law Thomas Redmond. The family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, November 6th at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St, Gloversville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Monday at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 151 S. Main St; Gloversville, with the Rev. Donald Czelusniak officiating. Interment will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Getman Memorial Home, 15 East State St; Gloversville, or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, or to The Church of the Holy Spirit, 151 S. Main St; Gloversville, NY 12078.