Mr. Method M. Balco, 94, died on February 5, 2013 at his home in Verona. Services will be held in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Saturday, February 9 at 2 p.m. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.
Born in Newark, Mr. Balco lived in North Caldwell for 19 years prior to moving to Verona in 1999. He was the owner of Balco Catholic Supply of Verona, formerly of West Caldwell and New York City for over 50 years. He retired in 2009.
Mr. Balco served as vice president of the World Slovak Congress and as President of the Slovak Republicans of America. He has been a long-time member of the Multinational Advisory Committee of the National Republican Party.
Mr. Balco was the husband of the late Dr. Maria Z. Balco and is survived by five nephews and three nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, 9480 N. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, Ill. 62223-1160 would be appreciated.
