BALZOTTI, Michael James

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael J. Balzotti- beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on April 4th at the age of 74. Mike was a man whose humor and warmth touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

A lifelong resident of Everett, Mike was known far and wide as the life of the party, the one who could always make people laugh, even in the toughest of times. His sense of humor was truly unmatched – a mix of quick wit, hilarious anecdotes, and a smile that could light up a room. Whether it was sharing a joke with a stranger or making his family howl with laughter, he had the remarkable ability to find humor in the everyday and spread it wherever he went.

Beyond his infectious laughter, Mike was a man of great kindness, strength, and integrity. He was fiercely loyal to his family, a loving partner to his wife, and a devoted father and grandfather who instilled the importance of laughter, love, and resilience in all who knew him. He had an incredible ability to make each person feel special, whether through his words, actions, and generosity.

Mike had a deep passion for drumming in a band. In his free time, you'd often find him cruising around in his favorite sports car, playing cards with his grandchildren, or browsing through Homegoods, always spreading his infectious joy to everyone around him. His legacy is one of love, humor, and endless memories that will continue to bring smiles to our faces.

Though we will miss his humor and the sound of his laugh, we find comfort knowing that he is somewhere making others laugh as he always did – keeping the spirit of joy alive wherever he goes.

He was truly one of a kind and his memory will never fade. His laughter and love will remain in our hearts forever. There will never be another like Mike Balzotti.

Dear son of the late Michael F. and Eleanor (Olivieri) Balzotti; beloved husband of Carol A. (Polcari) Balzotti; dear and devoted father of Lt. Col. Michael R. Balzotti, USAF and his wife, Courtney of Oregon and Stefanie M. McKanas and her husband, Leon of Pelham, NH; loving grandfather of Michael Aiden Balzotti, Luke Aren Balzotti, Dylan McKanas and Gracie McKanas and cherished uncle of Matthew and Dario Polcari ; devoted brother-in-law of Philip Polcari of St. Augustine, FL and Nancy Polcari of Chelsea.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mike's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Friday, Aprill 11 from 4-7 p.m.  His funeral will be from the funeral home on Saturday at 8;45 a. m. with a funeral Mass to follow in Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Everett-Chelsea at 10 a.m.  Burial with U.S. Army Military Honors at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Parking with attendants on duty.