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Blase Regina Obituary

Blase A. Regina Jr. GuilderlandBlase A. Regina Jr. passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 13, 2013 working on assignment in Shanghai, China. He was born in Albany and lived in Guilderland for most of his life. Blase was a 1981 graduate of Guilderland High School. He spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps where he participated in the Color Guard. Blase was currently working for Atlas COPCO Corporation at the time of his passing. He was a junior commander for the Marine Corps League, a member of the Altamont VFW and the American Legion, where he also served as color guard and a member of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club. Blase drove sprint cars in ESS and belonged to the Voorheesville Rod & Gun Club. Blase was the beloved son of Blase A. Regina Sr. and Diana (Regina) Wells and her husband, Verne Wells. He was the devoted father of Emma Jo Regina. Blase was the stepbrother of Fred Wells. He was the loving nephew of Mary, Carmela, Prosper, John, Carol, and the late Gloria. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to Atlas COPCO Corp. and close family members and special friends for working so diligently to get Blase home and for all of their assistance in this most difficult time. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Altamont VFW Post #7062, P.O. Box 505, Altamont, NY 12209, in memory of Blase A. Regina Jr. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerAlbany.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2013.

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July 3, 2013

Blase & Diana, I was so saddened to hear of the lost of your "Little" Blase. He looked so handsome in his uniform. Although I had not seen him in many years, his picture was as I remembered, of that little boy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Shirley (Gasner) Craig
Elkton, Florida

Hoon Han Man

July 2, 2013

I'm happy I had the chance to meet Blasé, always happy and laughing. This is how I will always remember you.

Too bad we didn't had the chance to meet up in shanghai beginning of June, but lucky we still saw you in Brussels. I still owe you that six-pack of Blonde Leffe.

You will be missed colleague, friend.

Sharon (Crounse) Barlow

July 1, 2013

To the Regina Family,

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Blasé. I went to school with him and he was a great guy. My prayers and condolences to your family. Cherish the memories you have for they will last a life time.

Kathy Hauber-Holmes

June 30, 2013

I grew up with Blase's dad, uncle, aunts and Grandmother in Colonie. I did not have the pleasure to meet this young man, but my heart aches for his family.

God Bless.

Kathy Hauber-Holmes

June 30, 2013

I did not know Blase, Jr., but grew up with his dad, uncles and aunts and grandmother in Colonie.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Kathy (Hauber) Holmes

Lisa, Jeff, Sara Ward

June 29, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Bob Van Voris

June 29, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss.

DENNIS Brown "BROWNIE"

June 29, 2013

Blase was a close friend of mine,we rode in the same club & on our own.i miss my friend so much it hurts.prayers to Blase & Family.R.I.P.

Greg Earhart

June 29, 2013

Blasé, Brenda,I and Christy send our deepest sympathies and prayers and words cannot express how we feel for you and your family. Gods speed.

June 29, 2013

Tom & Connie Ziobrowski,

On behal of the Mountains To Miricles Veterans Foundation
Rest in Peace, God Bless you and your family for your service to our country.

Karl

June 29, 2013

We will ride again.

Patrick Quirk

June 29, 2013

Rest in Peace. Semper Fi!

Gregg & Ruby Davenport

June 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Regina family.

Daniel Leto

June 29, 2013

To the Family of Blase Regina, I am so sorry for your loss. Blase was a very special person and a good friend. I grew up with Blase and he recently reached out to me via Facebook and gave me happy birthday wishes and told me where his new home was. Needless to say, I was shocked to hear he had passed shortly thereafter. I would see him on charity motorcycle rides and special events throughout the years. Blase was a down to earth and wonderful person and will be missed. Rest in peace my friend - you are now with God and he will take you under his wing!

Cathe Flood

June 29, 2013

Blasé,
I am so sorry to read of your loss. There is nothing in this world worse than losing your child. Believe me I know. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. (BAC Local 2 retiree)

Sonya Faye Roland

June 28, 2013

Heaven has added another truly loved soul and I will miss you. Nine years ago I met you and Emma for the 1st time. Hunting, shooting, love of motorcycles, Nascar etc., Christmas's, Thanksgivings spent together. Even through rough times and ended relationships, you were my true friend and I will be forever grateful to have known you. To Blase Sr., your mom, Emma and your family I send prayers, strength and love.

Roberta Brock-Whiting

June 28, 2013

My Cousin Little Blase, finally home. I know your with God watching over us from Heaven. Do they have "facebook" there? I hope so. I will miss our Facebook time. You were such an amazing, caring and wonderful friend, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and cousin. We're all trying to be strong for your mom, dad and Emma. Our hearts ach because you left us to soon. We had some amazing family times and I will hold onto those memories. You will always be forever in our hearts. I will never forget you.
God Bless, RIP.
Love Always Cousin Roberta & Family

Diane Henry

June 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Blase's family. I have worked with Blase since 1990, but we became close friends in 1993. I will treasure all the great memories from go-cart races to sprint races and just hanging out. I will miss his great smile and the sound of his laughter. He will always have a place in my heart. I know he will watch over Emma, he was so proud of her. Till our paths cross again...RIP and I miss you

Karen Sommers-LaMountain

June 28, 2013

Blase, Sr. ~ My brother Ralph is a friend of yours. Being the mom of an only child the same age as your son, I cannot imagine your grief. Please know you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I was pleased to hear you have your beloved son back home. May good memories and faith sustain you during the days ahead.

Respectfully,
Karen

June 28, 2013

Dear Regina family and Laurie Regina Canavally and children...Debbie Regina Kruzinski and children and Joanne Regina Robustiano and family...we are so sad for your loss...wishing Blasé God's peace and comfort to you and the rest of his family...

Tim McIntyre

June 28, 2013

Rest in Peace my friend.. Semper Fi.

Jemima House

June 28, 2013

There are not words to describe your loss. Saying you will be missed is an understatement. You will always be in our hearts and our thoughts. You were a loyal friend not only to Mark but to me as well and for that I will always be greatful. I know you will look over your little girl and all your loved ones until we meet again. Rest in peace.

Ed Lansing

June 28, 2013

Having known Liitle Blase for as far back as I can remember (40+ years), I will always have the fondest memories of him. He was a great guy and will always be happily remembered.

My sincerest condolences to Big Blase, Diane and Verne during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love and Friendship - "Little Eddie", Nicole, Joe & Rory.

Geri Rovelli

June 28, 2013

Blase, Diana, and Emma, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was not fortunate enough to know Blase Jr. as an adult, but I have heard through my sister Rita, what a spectacular adult he became. May God be with all of you during this time and hold you tightly in His arms.
Geri Dandaraw Rovelli

June 28, 2013

Blase & Diana, No words can say how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Love, Barb & Bill

Dayle Smith

June 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Blase's family, I worked with him closely at Altas Copco for 8 years. I was very sad to hear of his sudden passing. I was talking to him on his recent visit and he was telling me how much he enjoyed being back in China and how much he loved it over there. To his daughter Emma: Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

George Granger

June 28, 2013

Blase...We will all miss you. You were a great long time friend, colleague, and riding buddy. I will miss our chats, emails and time together.

Blase never traded the thrills of living for the security of existence......"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul." Ride on into eternity my friend !!!

Mary Joanne Woods

June 28, 2013

Little Blase was my cousin, and the nice thing I remember is that we all would get together for parties. So we knew each other. And still had that connection later in life. I was shocked to hear about losing him. He was taken to soon my heart goes out to he's Father, Mother, Daughter, and the rest of the family and people that had the honor to know such a great person. Love you and take care. Watch over everyone here on earth. And say Hi to the ones up in Heaven. Like Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Bob Aunt Gloria, GreatAunts, God Bless Rip Love and will miss you. cuz Mary(Brock)Woods and Family

June 28, 2013

Blasé we are so deeply sorry to hear about young Blasé our hearts go out to you. Tom and Mary Jane Canfora Hudson, Fl.

Tony Toscino

June 28, 2013

Family of Blase A. Regina, Jr. My deepest sympathy. A Father from Cohoes.

Today your family and friends lay you to rest. Today your family and friends celebrate the short life you had with them on earth. No one is saying Goodbye......they are saying....Till we meet again .....because we will meet again.....make the path smooth for those to join you in their time......make your presence known to your family and loved ones through the years....hold their hand and guide them. Your a treasured soul. Rest peaceful, fly easy on your angle wings. Be by your family/ friends while they mourn your passing, but give them a sense of peace that you are in a beautiful place, with no pain, no tears, no anger. Forever you will be missed. But always in our hearts.

Tony Toscino

June 28, 2013

SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus'love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
~

Diana mcferran

June 28, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

William Leggett

June 28, 2013

RIP Blasé...You will be missed..Guard those gates till we all get there..Semper-Fi............

Mark Schinnerer

June 28, 2013

To A friend who is like a brother,your spirit will remain with us all, god will bless you

Tony Toscino

June 28, 2013

To the Family of Blase A. Regina, Jr. from a Father in
Cohoes, my sincere sympathy.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.


Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2012


Marco Farina

June 27, 2013

I've had the opportunity to work with Blase for several years at Atlas Copco. Blase was a very dedicated employee who cared about his job and would do what ever it took to get the job done. He loved talking about his military service and his daughter Emma who you can tell he loved so much.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He sure will be missed by many.. RIP Blase

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