Obituary of Janet Bally

Janet Bally, 85 of Goshen entered into rest on Thursday, September 7th at home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born October 1, 1937 in Aleppo, Syria, the daughter of Thomas Bakkal and Victoria Bakkal. Janet enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends and was known for her elegant dinner parties. She loved preparing food for the freezer which she in turn donated to the church, family and friends. She also enjoyed sewing and needle work. She also loved playing poker on a regular basis with her many girlfriends. She is survived by her husband Raymond E. Bally, Sr. at home, her son Raymond E. Bally Jr. of Montclair, NJ, son David Bally and wife Elizabeth of Brooklyn, daughter Gail Stellato and husband Gary of Goshen, Barbara Wallace of Elizabeth, NJ, 5 grandchildren, Raymond E. Bally III, James Bally, Emma Bally, Blake Stellato and Dylan Stellato, and a great grandchild Victoria Stellato. There will be no visitation. The funeral service to celebrate Janet's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at St. James' Episcopal Church, 1 St. James Place, Goshen, NY with Father Carl Lunden officiating. Burial will follow at St. James Columbarium. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home in Goshen, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the All Saints Fund at St. James Church in her memory.