Rita Gregory Balocki, 67, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert Balocki. Rita was born in Derby on May 22, 1950 and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Wojciechowski Gregory. She was a graduate of Central Connecticut State College and had worked in the insurance industry for many years. Sister of Helen (Gene) Straussman and the late Barbara Warner. Aunt of Thomas Straussman and Lee-Ann Sica. Also survived by several great nephews and a great niece.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Tuesday morning, August 22nd at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours.
My time with Rita
Dear family,
Please accept my sympathies regarding Rita’s death.
I did not know she was sick and I hope she did not suffer.
I have such fond memories of spending time with Rita, Barbara and Helchi (spelling?) and your dad, Uncle John up at the river cottage of Aunt Lottie’s. You guys were always laughing! We had so much fun! When I think of my dad I always think of all of you. I miss all who have passed.
Rita was a beautiful person and please do not hesitate to contact me if you need help with her dogs. I am sure she still had dogs…she loved them as much as I do. I will not make the service because of my vet clinic obligations and having no one to fill in for me. Please send my best to all the Wojciechowski’s and all of theirs.
My phone is 603-785-6786.
Fondly and sadly,
Janet
I offer my condolences for the loss of Rita. Continue to lean on family and friends for support. God gives us comfort at Isaiah 41:10 when we mourn on occasions like this. May you find the strength to endure the days ahead.
My condolences to the family at this time of your loss. Losing someone you love is never easy. May you find comfort in knowing that now your dear mother is asleep with the hope of awakening to life when all causes of suffering , pain, and even death are things of the past. God has promised us this at Revelation 21:4. Also Isaiah 33:24 gives us a similar hope, it talks about a time when “no resident will say I am sick.” Please look to Acts 24:15 for a promise we are given about seeing those we have lost in death, once again here on earth by means of the resurrection. May these promises along with your dear memories bring you comfort and peace.