Francis X. Balanda (Frank), 75, of Southbury, died suddenly on Friday, March 9, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Joyce (Johnson) Balanda.

Frank was born April 4, 1942 in Waterbury, CT. He was the son of the late Clarence and Alvera (Zuraitis) Balanda. He was a graduate of Williston Academy in East Hampton, MA and of Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. He was also an U.S. Army Veteran.

Frank worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer for the State of CT until he retired. He also worked many years as a dispatcher for Heritage Village.

Frank was an avid reader and loved tennis and spending his winters in St. Simons Island, GA.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his two children, Kate Balanda of Southbury and Kenneth Balanda of Naugatuck. He also leaves behind a special cousin, Joan (Shobrinsky) Rose of Waterbury.

At his request, all services will be private. Munson Lovetere assisted the family with the arrangements.