Michael J. Blake

1934 - 2013

Michael J. Blake obituary, 1934-2013, Pearl River, NY

BORN

1934

DIED

2013

Michael Blake Obituary

Blake, Michael J.

(1934-2013)

Michael J. Blake, longtime resident of Pearl River, passed away on Jan. 18, 2013, surrounded by his wife, Regina (Jeanie) and four children, Tricia, Michael, Kathleen and Maureen.

Michael was born July 10, 1934 to Patrick and Mary Blake in the Bronx, NY. He attended St. Peter and Paul Elementary School and then Cardinal Hayes High School where he graduated in 1951. He joined the military and served in Korea for the United States Army. Upon leaving the service he worked for General Electric Co. for 15 years while he began raising his family with his wife Jeanie of 53 years. After General Electric he worked for several years in construction and eventually drove a bus for the New York City transit where he retired in 1991.

Michael, Little Jake, will be remembered for his fellowship with his friends and family and his unyielding devotion to his wife Jeanie, whom he married on April 4, 1959. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his 17 grandchildren. He loved attending their various sporting events and school performances. He truly enjoyed a good, hearty laugh when he was around the people he loved.

He is survived by his wife Jeanie, his four children and their spouses, Tricia and Bill Williams of Park Ridge, IL; Michael J. and Eileen Blake of Pearl River, NY; Kathleen and Raymond Borriello of Montgomery, NY; Maureen and Jim Mercer of Sparkill, NY; his 17 grandchildren, Winston, Michael, Ray, Blake, Jack, Coco, Devon, Allly, Conor, Katie, Kristen, Matt, Ryan, Tara, T.J., A.J. and Ronan; his sister, Catherine and Martin Gill; brother, James; his mother-in-law, Josephine Kirby Kavanagh; and sister-in-law, Pat and Jimmy Santilli. He was predeceased by his brother, Vincent.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Aedan's Roman Cathlolic Church at 10:00 am on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Michael's name to St. Peter and Paul Elementary School, Bronx, NY.

Published by The Journal News on Jan. 25, 2013.
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My condolences to the family. I am sorry to read of your loss. May the Almighty God (Psalm 83:18) comfort you during this difficult time.

January 31, 2013

Dear Jeanie and Family,
Our condolences to everyone. Your Father was a Gentleman, and always had a smile for everyone. The Beaubien Family, Glenn, Margaret, Craig, and Kyle.

Margaret Beaubien

January 27, 2013

May the family experience God's comfort during this time of loss.
Psalm 147:3.

January 27, 2013

Maureen, we are so sorry for you loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, the Daly family

January 27, 2013

Dear Tricia: You and your family are in our prayers.

January 26, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Randy & Pat Forrest

January 25, 2013

So sorry to hear about your dad. Love to all of the Williams and Blakes.
Love, Ann and Steve Rodgers

January 25, 2013

Sorry for your loss.
Rick & Debi Nelson

January 25, 2013

Sorry to hear about your loss! Our thoughts are with you and the entire family!

Ken and Gail Siranko

January 25, 2013

So Sorry for your loss. The Maloras

January 25, 2013

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