Elizabeth Balaconis (Chase) aged 96 died peacefully in her home on her birthday October 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Balaconis. Devoted mother to Margaret Balaconis and husband Greg Holmberg, George Balaconis and wife Mary, CMDR Navy (Retired) Roy Balaconis and his wife Sue, the late Joseph and John Balaconis, Nan Nazarian and husband Mark, and Doris Rezza. Grandmother to Anika Balaconis, Lt. Col AF John Balaconis, Patrick Balaconis, Katie Balaconis, Elizabeth Balaconis, Zoe Balaconis, 2nd Lt Army. John Rezza and Nicole Rezza. Great Grandmother to Shea, Nelle, Romy, and Liam.
Born in East Boston on October 13, 1926 to parents Roy Chase and Margaret Chase (Hyde). She worked as a key punch operator for IBM after graduating high school. In later years she worked at St. Peter’s school preparing school lunches where she could also be close to her children attending school there. As her children grew older she worked at South Boston High School as a school aide. She also spent many Saturdays working for the priests at St. Peter’s Rectory and was a member of the Knights of Lithuania and Lady Sodality.
She and husband Joseph enjoyed traveling and instilled their love of travel in all of their children. In 1968, all nine family members travelled cross country by train, visiting many historic sites along the way. She and Joseph were also wonderful dancers and spent many evenings dancing at the Wonderland Ballroom with lifelong friends including Doris and Bob Boutilier.
Visiting hours will be held at the Casper Funeral Home 187, Dorchester Street, South Boston, Wednesday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Followed by a funeral Mass in St. Peter Lithuanian Church at 11:30a.m. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, W. Roxbury.