Thomas J. Balilonis

Thomas J Balilonis, lovingly known as Pop and Mr. Bal to family and friends, peacefully passed away December 11, 2024, on his 90th birthday surrounded by his loving family. Pop was born on December 11, 1934, to the late Justin "Yassi" and Marie (nee: Pollick) Balilonis he has been a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. He was a proud United States Army Veteran who served in Germany. He retired from the Navy Yard in 1989 where he worked as a controller. At the age of 18 he met the love of his life Anne Lloyd, and they would marry 8 years later and settle in the same neighborhood he was raised in. Pop was active and loved life, at the age of 80 he was still skiing, golfing, biking, and socializing with his lifelong friends. He enjoyed taking family trips to the beach where lots of memories were made with his family and friends. Family meant the world to Pop, and he was proud of all of them. When walking into his house he always greeted you with the same saying no matter what time of day" What can I get ya a beer, shot, glass of wine then ends it with a soda or bottle of water". Pop was loved by so many and everyone who met him would say what a great man he was. Pop was one of a kind. Pop had hands of gold and could fix just about anything. A funny, sarcastic, patient, independent loving selfless family man is how he will fondly be remembered. He will sadly be missed by his wife Anne; Loving father to Thomas, Anne (Chickie) Curtin, William (Maureen) and David (Angela); proud and loving Pop of 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Marie (late Buddy) Davey and the late Robert Balilonis. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday morning from 9:30-11am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3rd and Wolf Streets. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am and Army Honors will be rendered immediately following. Burial will be private.