John Blaszczak Obituary

John J. Blaszczak VIRGINIA BEACH - John J. Blaszczak, D.D.S., 51, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 15, 2010. John was born in Schenectady, N.Y., April 24, 1958 to Patricia and Ted Blaszczak, now of Winter Springs, Fla. He graduated from Gateway Senior High School in Monroeville, Pa., in 1976, earned a B.S. in biology at the University of Pittsburgh in 1980, and graduated near the top of his class at Case Western Reserve University's School of Dentistry in 1984. Dr. Blaszczak moved to Virginia Beach in 1984 and interned at Saint Francis De Paul Hospital that year. He began practicing dentistry at his Holland Road office in 1985 and operated this location until his untimely passing. John earned a Fellowship in the International Congress of Implantologists. In Virginia Beach, John learned to sailboard and competitively cycled. He rode with the Tri-Power Cycling Club, most recently setting records in endurance off-road bicycling events and earning and a U.S. age-group award in 2008. John enjoyed sport and nature photography, and while riding with his team spent time taking pictures of other riders and publishing stories about regional events. John's accomplishments were outshined only by his devotion to the care of his patients. Dr. Blaszczak is survived by his parents; his sister, Deborah; his brother, Michael; his sister-in-law, Elizabeth; and his dearest friend, Barbara McKee of Newport News. A memorial service will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, 1264 Great Neck Road N., Virginia Beach, VA 23454 at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22. Family visitation will begin one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Condolences may be offered to the family at www. hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for John Blaszczak

15 Entries

Patricia Bookman

April 15, 2023

it goes without saying that just because a person has passed on, they must still be remembered. John was a dear friend, and will always be remembered.

Patricia Bookman

April 14, 2021

John was a wonderful person and a wonderful dentist. He is sorely missed.

Darlene & Frank Leeber

August 20, 2010

Dear Family & Friends,
We were very shocked & saddened to hear of Dr. Blaszczak's untimely passing. We have been his patients for more than 15 yrs. He was a wonderful Dentist; always personable, professional, sincere & caring. We extend our deepest condolences to all of you. He will be missed very much.

Terrie Pugh

July 7, 2010

I just heard of Dr. Blaszczak's untimely passing. Both my sister and I were patients of his and we're very sorry that he's no longer here with us. I extend my condolence to the family. He was an excellent and professional doctor.

Patricia Bookman

June 8, 2010

Dearest John, Hank and I will always remember your warm and cheerful personality. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hands.

The Bookmans

Ross Shira

May 24, 2010

Dear Family and Friends,
Like Ted, I was very sad and shocked to hear today of John's passing. I will always remember the three years John and Ted and I spent together at "The 2600 Club" with great fond memories. We always pushed each other to excell, while I finished lowest of the three of us, we did not do too bad as I was still in the top 10%. We also found time to have some of the best parties.
I will always remember John's great passion for whatever he attempted. Check that, He did not attempt anything. He achieved anything he set his mind to.
Since school, I had done a poor job of staying in contact with John but I am sure he continued that passion for the care of his patients.

God bless

Ross Shira

Ted Galbraith

May 21, 2010

Dear Family and friends,

It is with great saddness and disbelief that I write this note of condolence. John will always be remembered as a fun loving, bordering on crazy (in a good way) guy with a special knack for patient care. He was the perfect roommate - except for the popcorn kernals - and I will always cherish the times at 2600 Mayfield Rd. during dental school. He will be missed by those he touched. God Bless.

Ted Galbraith
CWRU Class of 1984

Thomas Wolfe

May 4, 2010

Dr. Blaszczak became our family dentist when we moved to Virginia Beach in 1997. He watched our children grow into young adults. He was a very friendly and jolly person. May God Bless and keep his family at this time.

The Wolfe Family

Barbara Horner

April 22, 2010

Dr.Blaszczak was an honest, passionate and valuable Dentist to all of his patients. He was loved and adored by family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.

April 21, 2010

For many years we've become almost like family to Dr.Blaszczak, thru his dental business.We'll miss him terribly. The WUORINEN family

April 21, 2010

John was my Dentist for 23 years. He will be greatly missed by the Przyjemski family whom he so lovingly and profesionally cared for. Our heart felt condolences to his family and staff.

Piotr Przyjemski

Laura Young

April 21, 2010

I am sadden and sorry for the loss of John. He was a friend of mine in high school and college. I will remember him always. Laura Young, Oakmont, Pa

April 20, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. John was our family dentist since he moved to Hampton Roads. He will certainly be missed. You are all in out thoughts and prayers. Dale & Carolyn Hines

April 20, 2010

I express my most sincere condolences for the loss of your son. He was a very good friend of mine in high school and college and I will miss him dearly. Lynda Millstine, Paris, France

April 20, 2010

John was an extremely talented and accomplished man. He will be missed tremendously by those who loved him as well as his patients and acquaintances. We are so sorry for your loss. The McArthurs

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