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Henry Blaney Obituary
Henry Joseph (Hank) Blaney, born April 8, 1935 and raised in Jackson Heights, NY. He died peacefully on Nov. 19, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Hank graduated from Manhattan College and New York University with advanced degrees. He was an electrical engineer whose career spanned several decades at Bell Labs, AT&T, NY Telephone, NYNEX and Verizon, where he was on the forefront of innovative telecommunications technology. Hank particularly enjoyed Irish music and culture, and among the highlights of his life were his trips to Ireland to trace his family roots and visit relatives. He was also an avid photographer. Hank's faith also gave him great comfort. He was a longtime member of St. Patrick's parish in Bedford, NY. Hank was devoted to his family, and particularly later in his life, his grandchildren gave him great joy.
Beloved husband and father, he leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Kathleen; daughters, Mary, (Dozois) and Diana (Sabados); sons, Henry, Daniel, and Thomas; brothers, John and Richard; sisters, Arline (Pavlochik) and Margaret (Christy); nine grandchildren, Kevin, Michael, Matthew, Daniel, Emmet, Ian, Ailish, Dylan and Kyle; and numerous extended family.
Friends may visit at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Rd., Katonah, NY on Fri. from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Sat. at 10am at St Patrick's RC Church, Bedford, NY. Interment will follow at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY. The family is requesting donations to the Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org/) in lieu of flowers.
Clark Associates Funeral Home
4 Woods Bridge Road
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-3033
www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Blaney
Joe Reinhardt
November 15, 2020
Gone to a better place but never forgotten. Friends are friends forever.
Joan and Felix Cutrone
Joan Marie Cutrone (Pierro)
November 23, 2012
Our sincere condolences to your family in this time of loss. Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but, rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
Tom-n-Michelle Loughery
November 22, 2012
Mr. Blaney was always so very welcoming and helpful to friends of his son when we came to visit from college and afterward. 8 years later, he helped us when we moved to the area - giving us maps of the county and advice. When we saw him again it was Dan/Indhira's wedding (the last time) and we had a nice time catching up a bit. Heartbreaking news a couple years ago, and now we're saddened by the loss. But the world's a better place for him being in it. And that's about the best you can say about anyone!
Maintenance Egineering Group
November 21, 2012
Hank will be sorely missed by the group who worked with him at NYNEX. our sincere sympathy and prayers go out to the family.
Robert Simms
November 21, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Blaney family. Love & Peace.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
November 21, 2012
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Mary Jane Blaney
November 20, 2012
Irish Blessing
by Unknown Author
" May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
Until we meet again,"
Hank was such a wonderful man.
My heart goes out to Katie and the whole family.
Much love and see you this weekend.
Love
Mary Jane Blaney
Aileen Rivera
November 20, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy. God Bless Henry Joseph Blaney. Aileen Rivera & Linda Delgado
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