Anita Balboni Frisk, age 87, of West Hartford, CT died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of April 17, 2021 with her loving husband by her side.
She was born on July 18, 1933 in Hartford, CT as the youngest daughter of three children to Augustus Balboni and Anna (Govoni) Balboni. She graduated from Hall High School West Hartford in 1951 and eventually married the love of her life Donald Frisk of New Britain, CT. Anita and Donald were married 63 years and raised three sons, Kevin Phillips, Kenneth Frisk of West Hartford and Richard Frisk of Glastonbury. She is predeceased by her parents, her two brothers Edmond and Albert J Balboni and her son Kevin.
Anita, had a very full life with motherhood and her career. Her greatest attribute was being there when needed, not only for her children, but for students, friends and family. Her careers included teacher’s aide for special needs students, Softball coach, Lacrosse coach, Cub Scout den mother and Wrestling fan. She finished her career with the State of CT helping to manage Estates. Anita took great pride in her efforts to organize 60 years of class reunions. Anita was always available to help out, lending an ear and providing support. It is impossible to count the number of her son’s friends or classmates that called her “mom”.
She is survived by and will be solemnly missed by her two daughter-in-law’s Carol Frisk of West Hartford, CT and Karen Frisk of Glastonbury, CT, her five grandchildren, Jason and wife Jennifer of Wilbraham, MA, Steven and wife Stacey of Revere, MA, Scott Frisk of West Hartford, CT, Erica Frisk of Somerville, MA and Nicole Frisk of Middletown, RI. She will also be deeply missed by her three great grandchildren Emersyn, Scarlett and Emmitt of Wilbraham, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, (April 23), at 10:00 am at St. Brigid Church, West Hartford. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Calling hour will be prior to the funeral mass from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave, West Hartford.