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Obituaries » Jopseph J. Balent March 26, 1947 - June 30, 2017 Service Date: July 10, 2017 Funeral Home Corcoran Funeral Home Inc Church Saints Peter and Paul Church Joseph John Balent, a resident of Plains Township, was called to the House of the Lord to rest peacefully on June 30, 2017, with his family by his side. Joe was the son of the late Michael and Clara (Magnini) Balent. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Plains, Class of 1965. He was very proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. Joe was self-employed as a master electrical contractor and was a member of Saint Benedict’s Church, Wilkes-Barre. Joe enjoyed traveling and taking photographs of famous paintings. He especially enjoyed visiting The Louvre in Paris. Florence, Italy was his favorite country to visit for sight-seeing and culture. He spoke and wrote Italian fluently and lived in Pistoia, Italy for 10 years during his childhood. Joe led a very simple lifestyle, but led an extraordinary life. He was truly a gentleman and a generous and respected businessman. Joe leaves behind his wife of 40 years, the former Doris Letinski. She will always cherish his memories and love him in her heart forever. He is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Jennifer and Joseph Calore, Lisa and Daniel Evanofski. They will miss him deeply and love him forever. Joe loved his four precious grandchildren that always put a smile on his face. Mark Joseph Kochuba, Dominic Joseph Calore, Connor Joseph Evanofski, Paige Irene Evanofski. They will greatly miss their Da. Joe’s family wishes to express a heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and excellent care he received from Dr. Helen Yoo Bowne and her staff at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Regional Medical Center, Philadelphia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 10, 2017 at 10:00 am in Saints Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA 18705, with Father John C. Lambert, Pastor, officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to church. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA 18705.Jopseph J. Balent