Joseph M. Balis, 44, of Derry, NH died Thursday March 20, 2008 at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry following a very sudden illness. Joe was born in Winchester, MA on October 22, 1963 the son of the late, Joseph and Nancy (Walker) Balis. He was raised in Somerville, MA and was a graduate of Somerville High School Class of 1981. Joe had resided for the past eight years in Derry, formerly living in N. Andover and Somerville. He served as head coach of the youth basketball team for the Town of Derry Recreational Department. Joe was scheduled to be head coach of the White Sox this season with the Derry Little League. Joe’s love was coaching and he was so proud of the kids on his basketball team. He was employed at Advent Inc. in Londonderry, NH where he enjoyed working with his fellow employees. Joe was a communicant of Holy Cross Church, Derry.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen P. Balis of Derry, his daughter, Kayla Balis of Derry, his son, Jonathan Balis of Derry, his brother, David Balis of Merrimack, NH and his nephew, Brian Balis of Nashua.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday March 25, 2008 from 4 – 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry with a funeral service following at 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Coach Joe Balis Fund, C/O Citizens Bank, 42 Pinkerton St., Derry, NH 03038. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com