By Rafaela Prifti
It is with a very heavy heart that we learned of Gjergj Balaj’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Balaj family at this most difficult time. Vatra community is deeply saddened by the loss of a dedicated Vatran, a longtime supporter, a generous contributor and member of the Hudson Valley Chapter, Gjergj Balaj.
Our Lady of Shkodra has posted the notice on its website. “With sadness and great pain, we inform the Albanian community that yesterday on July 25, Gjergj Balaj departed suddenly at the young age of 52. Gjergj was a patriot, a man of faith, and a well known activist. This is a profound loss for the Church and our Albanian community. Pray that the Balaj family find strength with our Mighty Lord.”
Family members, friends, and associates of the deceased are mourning Gjergj’s passing and are expressing their condolences across social media.
The visitation hours will be at the Yorktown Funeral Home 945 East Main Street, Yorktown, New York 10588 today from 2-9pm.
The Funeral Mass and services will take place on Wednesday July 28 at 1pm at Our Lady of Shkodra Catholic Church. From there, the procession will be taking the deceased to the final resting place at “Gate of Heaven” 10 West Stevens Ave. Hawthorne. NY
No obituary is posted at this time.
We are keeping the Balaj family in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time, especially his wife Aida and their three sons. May his memory be a blessing.