With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Balascak of Milford, Connecticut, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 20, 2024 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Michael Balascak; her sister Barbara Fedele; and her parents, Marion Knott and Joseph Shaffer. She is survived by : her stepgrandsons, Adam and Jonathan Brandon; her nephew Thomas Galatie; and her friends, Noreen Baxter and Shirley McCormick.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM and from 9:00 PM to 10:45 PM at the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home (291 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church (100 St Johns Dr, Trumbull, CT 06611). A burial was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Union Cemetery (23 Temple Ct, Stratford, CT 06615).

Donations in Shirley's name can be made to St. John the Baptist Byzantine Church 100 St. Johns Drive Trumbull, CT 06611 or the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter 200 Executive Blvd S #4b, Southington, CT 06489.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home