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Robert Blake Obituary
Pittsford: April 18, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Ragnhild Blake. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Blake; children, Joseph (Janna) Blake, Deborah Blake, Robert John Blake, Jr., Barbara (Bob) Notter, Pamela Broughton, Joanne (Michael) Scrivens, Thomas (Lauren) Blake, Wendy Kaltenbach; grandchildren, Joey and Laura Blake, Annabelle Blake, Emily (Mike) Vanim, Dr. Sarah Notter, Alexandra, Jacqueline and Michael Broughton, Andrei Scrivens, Christopher and Elizabeth Blake, Fritz and Jack Kaltenbach; great-grandson, Blake Vanim; cousins, Virginia Ring and Joyce Ruygrok.
Bob grew up in Larchmont, NY. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School in 1947 and graduated from St. Bonaventure in 1951. He served in the US Coast Guard from 1951-1954. He began his career in 1955 at IBM, where he later retired in 1987. Bob volunteered with the United Way and was a past President of Monroe Community Hospital Foundation.
Friends may call Sunday, 1-3, 6-8 PM at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.). A Funeral Mass will be held Monday 11 AM at St. Louis Church, 60 S. Main St., Pittsford. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Monroe Community Hospital Foundation, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623, McQuaid Jesuit High School, 1800 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 or Mercy High School, 1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 14610. To share a memory or photo of Bob visit www.anthonychapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Blake
May 1, 2012
Dear Barbara & family,
I just found this site & not sure if you will see this. But Barbara, I share the sentiments of so many, though I like to think I had a special conversant relationship with Bob, but maybe that's too presumptive. He apparently has touched the lives of many & all rememberer him in glowing descriptions.
Love, Jen & Charlie Mayone
Monica Morris
April 24, 2012
Dear Mrs. Blake:
My prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Monica Morris, Royal Insurance Agency
Suzy Nealon Schilling
April 24, 2012
Dear Joanne,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your dad, and please extend them to your mom and family. I remember your dad so well from our St. Louis days, and he was always so kind to me , and really to all of his young daughter's friends (allowing us girl scouts to camp in your backyard???). Not too long ago I saw your Mom and Dad at St. Louis and we stopped to chat-so nice. I will miss seeing him in the pews. My mom passed very recently and I know how much the Blake family imprinted her days at St. Louis; on her behalf as well I send wishes to your mom, her good friend. I will be thinking of you and your family, as you begin this journey.-Suzy Nealon Schilling
Elli & Paul Baskera
April 23, 2012
Dear Barbara & family,
Elli & I will miss Bob very much,as we have known You all for many years, and kept in touch for many attended occasions, and even as time goes on we will always cherrish the great memories that will be able to say nothing but the kindess words of a great guy, and his families.
Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you all at this time of sorrow,and for many years ahead.
Elli & Paul Baskera
Cape Coral FL
Jim Wolverton
April 22, 2012
To the Blake family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed spending time with him on the beach at Lago Mar. I always new my day would be OK when I saw him on his way to get his chair under the palms. If there is anything I can do, please ask.
With sympathy,
Jim Wolverton (Lago Mar Beach Attendant)
April 22, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to the whole Blake family as I remember Bob. I had the utmost respect for him when I knew and worked for this nice man as his secretary at IBM.
Sue (Langevin) Corona, Webster, New York
Marcia Mendola
April 22, 2012
Dear Barbara,
We send our sincere sympathy in your loss. Bob is already hard at work in Heaven preparing a place for you and your wonderfully large family to one day happily reunite with him.
Love, Nick and Marcia Mendola
Sheila Mangan Colletta
April 20, 2012
Wendy- so sorry for your loss.
Millard Family
April 20, 2012
To the Blake Family - We were all very, very saddened to hear today about Bob's passing. We all remeber Bob as a great neighbor and friend. We will miss seeing him walking up and down West Bloomfield Road.
James Dorr
April 20, 2012
Bob was a fine man and a good friend. He had a significant positive impact on my life. I shall miss him.
Ray Mack
April 20, 2012
How sad. we will all miss bob. I rememberBob as he never failed to say hello to me at any IBM function
Gene and Ann Rizak/Smikle
April 20, 2012
Dear Barb,
My wife Ann and I are saddened by losing Bob, a truly kind soul.
I first met Bob a couple of years ago on the beach at the Lago Mar where he, Don and I would discuss books, politics and life in general--usually towards the end of a quiet winter's day.
I will miss those talks and will always remember him as a gentle man who dearly loved his big family and enjoyed collecting ocean glass swept to the shore.
No words can ease your loss, but know that we too will miss him.
Gary Prodrick
April 20, 2012
Mrs.Blake and Family
I am sorry to hear of Mr.Blake passing away.over the years I have had a several conversations both at your home and on the phone.You have lost a Great Person.It was always a pleasure talking with Him.He was very knowledgeable.May all of you be in our Family's thoughts and Prayers during this sad time.
JoAnn Coultry
April 20, 2012
I am very sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was my first "boss" at my first "real job". A very kind and patient man. My most sincere sympathy to you all.
Beth and Johnny Provenzano
April 20, 2012
Dear Blake family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We talked with him this winter down on the rocks on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale. He would walk down from Lago-Mar and leave a small rock on the jetty to let us know he had been there. Johnny knew Bob for several years; I was fortunate enough to meet him last year. What a wonderful, brilliant, kind man! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Thomas Driscoll
April 20, 2012
Dear Blake Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob is a great man and a joy to chat with. May he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing Bob with all of us.
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