Obituary: ​James David Balacos, 50, of Branford

Information via W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home,

James David Balacos of Stony Creek died Sunday October 14, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by the family that had loved him all his life. James was born in New Haven December 20th 1963, son of Daphne Neris and Gus Balacos of Branford. James lived his entire life under the loving care of his beloved mother.

When he moved to Stony Creek nearly 30 years ago, he flourished in this wonderful community who embraced him for who he was. He became an honorary member of the Stony Creek Firehouse, joined the Stony Creek Congregational Church and volunteered at the Stony Creek Museum from its inception.

James loved traveling to Greece and to Disneyworld. He entertained us all with his uncanny ability to do imitations, with his acting talent and his beautiful voice - not to mention how he could whistle a tune! He also used his singing talents to perform in the group the Sandworms, to sing in the choir and to perform in a production of A Christmas Carol at the Stony Creek Puppet House.

He enjoyed his role as a brother in law to Manuel and especially as an adoring uncle to his three nephews. James is survived by his loving mother Daphne, his sister Katina (Emmanuel) Gionteris of Stony Creek, his aunt Marina Neris and his three adoring nephews Eleftherios, Konstantinos and Dimitrios Gionteris. He is also survived by many loving and amazing cousins who cared about, loved him and enjoyed him all his life.

He will be in our hearts forever.

Relatives and friends are invited to visitation hours on Thursday October 18th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Stony Creek Congregational Church, 192 Thimble Island Rd, Branford. A funeral service will be held Friday morning at 10:00 am also at the Stony Creek Congregational Church followed by burial at the Stony Creek Cemetery.

Those wishing to leave a memorial in his name may do so at the Stony Creek Congregational Church, PO Box 3385, Stony Creek, CT 06405.To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of James Balacos, please visit our Tribute Store.