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William Blakely Obituary

William (Bill) Blakely

AGE: 77 • Green Brook

William (Bill) Blakely of Green Brook, NJ passed away on November 16th, 2017 at age 77.

Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Dorothy Zeeb Blakely and Charles Elmer Blakely. He attended Penn State University and graduated with a degree in Education. He was employed for over 35 years by the Union County Regional School District as a Biology teacher and guidance counselor. He was a longtime member of the Green Brook Lions Club and the Penn State Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Murry, two daughters, Melanie Blakely and her wife Sarah Eibach and Rachel Levens and her husband Brian, grandchildren, Ava Levens and Lucas Blakely, brother, David Blakely and his wife Georgia, and nephew David. He was predeceased by his niece Michelle. Bill is also survived by his loving, extended family and many good friends.

Family and friends may gather on Sunday, November 19th, 2017 from 1-4PM at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen, NJ 08812. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, 227 D Hetzel Union Building, University Park, PA 16802-6601 or online at thon.org. For more info please visit www.sheenanfh.com

Published by Courier News on Nov. 17, 2017.
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Bill was my fraternity brother and friend. We graduated together and then spent the following week blowing off steam in Ocean City, New Jersey. He was optimistic, positive and enjoyed teaching.

Charles Schug

April 7, 2018

A good college buddy and fraternity brother. Bill was always steady and dependable. I was always glad he was part of my college experience.

Mark Burroughs

February 26, 2018

Great fun in bill's biology class sad to hear he is gone Looked forward to his class every day

Charlie Baniewicz

December 1, 2017

Bill Blakely was one of my all-time favorite teachers. He made class fun, and a lot of it stuck with me, even 40 years later. R.I.P. and God Bless.

Melanie Arbuthnot-Smith

November 28, 2017

My condolences for your loss. May the love of God and the love of friends carry you through your grief. John 3:16.

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