Obituary of Robert Joseph Balogh

Robert Joseph Balogh, age 87, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Joan Peet Balogh, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport on August 6, 1928, he was a son of the late Joseph and Veronica Fabula Balogh. A graduate of Harding High School in 1947, Robert later studied tool and die making through the General Electric Company. He was also a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean Campaign. He worked as a tool room supervisor for many years at Schick Safety Razor before his retirement in 1991. He loved to golf and also enjoyed bowling. Mr. Balogh was a parishioner at St. Theresa Church for 58 years. A jack of all trades, he was good at anything he did. A loving and devoted husband, father and great grandfather, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his beloved wife of 60 years, Joan, other survivors include two sons, Robert C. Balogh and his wife Allison of San Antonio, TX and Gary W. Balogh of Trumbull, two cherished grandchildren, Ashley and Rachel Balogh and several cousins. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Joseph Balogh. Funeral services will take place on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:00 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice.