Heidi M. Balic

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Heidi Balic of Hawthorne, NY. Heidi passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the age of 73.

Heidi was born in Hannover, Germany on January 10, 1953. Heidi was the beloved daughter and only child of Heinz and Lieselotte Thielboerger. They moved from Germany to America when Heidi was three years old and started a beautiful life in New York. Heidi was a loyal and loving daughter who cared deeply for her parents and treasured the bond that they had.

Heidi married the love of her life Mate Balic on November 30, 1974. Heidi and Mate were married for nearly fifty years until his passing on March 18, 2022. They cherished their time together - laughing, dancing, and having fun. Heidi and Mate raised their two children, Peter and Erika in Mt. Pleasant, NY. Heidi was a devoted mother and her children were her greatest joy. She was caring, compassionate, generous, and exemplified what a mother should be. She led by example, provided guidance when needed, and gave endless amounts of love.

Heidi is preceded in death by her father, Heinz; husband, Mate; and son, Peter. Heidi is survived by her mother, Lieselotte Gebauer (formerly Thielboerger); daughter, Erika O'Byrne; son-in-law, Brian O'Byrne; and daughter-in-law, Rosie Balic. In addition, Heidi was blessed to have five amazing grandchildren that she adored and took such pride in. Marlena and Adrianna Balic; Derek, Peter and James O'Byrne loved their "Oma" immensely. Heidi celebrated her grandchildren's successes and was their biggest cheerleader. She showered them with love and affection. Her legacy and memory will live on in them forever.

In addition to being an amazing mother and grandmother. Heidi spent thirty years as a travel agent with Koch Travel where she had the opportunity to explore the world. She shared this love of traveling with her family and together they made magical memories. From taking cruises to exploring Europe, Heidi showed her family the world one trip at a time. When Heidi left the travel industry, she went to work for Joseph DiGiacinto's Law Firm. Heidi treasured her time there and made enduring relationships which she cared deeply about.

Heidi always dedicated herself to those around her. She was there to listen and lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Heidi had endless love in her heart and was someone everyone could count on. She was a remarkable daughter, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed dearly. Heidi will forever live on in her family's hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in the name of "Heidi Balic" may be made to the American Cancer Society by visiting American Cancer Society/">https://American Cancer Society/.