BALKIN - Theresa M. (Kelly) September 4, 2010, age 78, of Williamsville, beloved wife of Thomas J. Balkin, Sr. for 57 years; dear mother of Thomas (Pamela) Balkin, Jr., Ph.D., Colleen (Frank) Balkin-Montmarquet, Patrick (Judy) Balkin, JD, David (Martha) Balkin, Ph.D.; cherished grandmother of Megan, Kelly, Kyle, Tavis, Phoebe, Lee, Dana and David; daughter of the late James and Delia Kelly; sister of Frank Kelly, Helen Zapfel and the late James Kelly, Jr., Margaret Batt, Mary Evelyn Dole, Vincent Kelly, Catherine Monan and Edward Kelly; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main St. (at Cayuga Rd.), Williamsville where prayers will be offered Wednesday morning at 8:15 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church at 9 o'clock, presided by her loving nephew Msgr. Robert E. Zapfel. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Hospice Foundation. Mrs. Balkin was a lifelong resident of Williamsville and a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School and The State University of New York at Buffalo. Mrs. Balkin retired as a Senior Counselor at The Orleans Correctional Facility in Albion, NY. She was also an avid golfer and member of Tan Tara Golf Course. Online condolences at www.beachtuynfh.com