Tony “Ante” Balich, beloved husband of the late Eva, nee Peso; loving father of Joseph (Linda), Mary Vujic and Anne (Gary) Jones; cherished grandfather of Tony and Carolyn Balich, Johnny Mate, Ante Vujic, Janna, Sveta, Erik and Elena Jones; dear brother of the late Anton Dodaja, the late Ann Perino, the late Christ, and the late Jack Balich, Julie Paljetak, Justine Rothenberger and Mary Balich; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, prayers 9:15 a.m. from BlakeLamb/Bridgeport Funeral Home, 544 W. 31 St., to St. Jerome Croation Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. funeral mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice are appreciated. 312-791-0100
