Balz, Sr.,  Paul L.

Paul L. Balz, Sr., 73 , died  September 14, 2011 in  Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ surrounded by his loving family.  Paul lived in  Hackettstown, NJ for the past 4 years coming from Budd Lake, NJ and was born in Pittston, PA on January 27, 1938.

Husband/Wife of: Carmel (nee Mancuso) Balz

Son/Daughter of: the late Berchman and Teresa (nee Hurst) Balz, He is also predeceased by his 3 brothers: William, Joseph and Robert Balz and 1 sister Teresa Stefano

Survived By: Wife: Carmel "Candy" Balz at home
1 Son: Paul Balz, Jr.,Hackettstown, NJ
3 Daughters: Donna Fiorelli, Courtdale, PA; Michele Andersen, Oak Ridge, NJ; Graceann and her husband Thomas Garabed, Mansfield, NJ
2 Brothers: Jack and his wife Sophie Balz, Bloomfield, NJ: Wayne and his wife Barbara Balz, Arlington, NJ
2 sister-in-laws: Margaret Balz, Cedar Knolls, NJ and Irene Balz, Mt. Pocono, PA
6 Grandchildren: Alison, Erin, Nick, Emily, Elizabeth and Matthew
Several nieces, nephews and friends

Occupation: Paul also known as "Pep" was the co-owner/operator of Balz Custom Kitchens, East Hanover, NJ. He was also head of night maintenance at the Delbarton School, Mendham, NJ

Veteran Info: N/A

Additional Information:  Paul was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Mountain R.C. Church; he enjoyed bowling, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 3:00-7:00 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Services: Mass on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 10:30 am- Our Lady of the Mountain R.C. Church, Schooley's Mountain Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853

In Lieu of Flowers: Autism Speaks, 1 East 33rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016 - www.autismspeaks.org

Interment: Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ