Vytautas "Vyto" K. Balskus

Vytautas (“Vyto”) K. Balskus, 86, of West Hartford, beloved husband of Angela A. (Gamero) Balskus, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Vyto was born in Hartford, CT, on October 30, 1938, son of the late Casimer and Sophie (Jencius) Balskus. Vyto graduated from Hartford High School and served in the US Army, where he was based in Germany. After his service, Vyto attended The New England Technical Institute in New Britain, CT. Vyto married Angela Gamero on September 26, 1970, in Hartford, CT, and settled in West Hartford, CT, to start a family. Vyto worked in the trade industry, spending many years in the aeronautical sector. Vyto was a devout Catholic and very proud of his Lithuanian heritage. He was an active parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Lithuania. In his spare time, Vyto found joy in fixing things that needed repair and could fix anything. He loved German culture and food and often talked about his time in Germany. Vyto enjoyed traveling the US and world with his wife, late brother, late sister-in law, and many of his close friends from childhood and his adult life. He was a dedicated UCONN Men’s and Women’s basketball fan, barely missing a game. Vyto was a simple man with a heart of gold, a kind soul, and a loving and devoted husband, father, uncle, friend, and neighbor to many and will be dearly missed. Along with his wife of over 54 years, Angela Balskus, he leaves behind his daughter, Ingrid M. Balskus of Boston, MA, and his many nieces and nephews, Larisa L Zagorski of Cape Canaveral FL and partner, Dana, E. John Balskus and his wife Stacey of Hebron, Lauraine C. Ross of Bolton, Joseph C. Balskus and his wife Pamela of Portland, Caryl S. Balskus and her husband, Glenn Gazdik, of Suffield, and Thomas P. Balskus and his wife Donna of Bolton. He was predeceased by his brother Edward F. Balskus, his wife, Caryl Ann Balskus, and his cousin, Stanley Rogers. His family will celebrate his life on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, CT. The viewing will begin at 8:30 am followed by a funeral mass service at 10:00 am. Flowers can be sent to Molloy Funeral Home but, in lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society.

Vytautas "Vyto" K. Balskus

October 30, 1938 - March 30, 2025