PATRICK J. BALFE, 59 of Gilroy passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010 of lung cancer. Son of Mildred Sylvester of Santa Cruz. Brother of Nancy Yegge of Campbell, CA and Kathleen Gray of Pennsylvania. Uncle of Robert & Nick Yegge; Morgan, Jade & Suzanna Gray. Also survived by many close & supportive friends. He leaves his dog Sara and his cat Tinkerbell.
Graduate of Saratoga High School (1970); Volunteer fireman for the Saratoga Fire Dept.; Top foreman for Davey Tree Co. in Santa Cruz; Commercial fisherman in Alaska for 2 years; Diesel mechanic; Volunteered VIP for the Gilroy Police Dept.; Motorcycle enthusiast.
A Gathering to Celebrate his Life will be held from 1-5pm, Thursday, Dec. 9th at San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin, CA.
Donations to the San Martin Animal Shelter, American Legion Riders and Gilroy Police V.I.P.