Harold James Blake

I just came across this obituary and wanted to express my condolences to Harold’s family. He was a very special man and it was my privilege to have known him. He was always most generous and kind to me and I shall always remember him fondly. My mother knew him since childhood and he was always so gracious to her and our family. His love for St. Veronica’s was unmatched. When I was ordained and celebrated my first Mass there, Harold made certain that everything was perfect! He was one of...

Harold was organist and pretty much wore every hat imaginable at St. Veronica's Church in the West Village, my parish throughout college and one my parents and I grew very attached to.

Harold was a welcoming presence at St. Veronica's and always engaging conversation wherever you'd bump into him around the Village. I was humbled by his pride over my attending his alma mater, where he graduated himself through the GI Bill. Even more important, he never forgot my parents'...

l have known Mr. Blake since 1973 when I was appointed to the Personnel Division of TBTA. It was a pleasure and honor not only to work for him but to have him as a friend. He was kind and understanding and a good and decent man. May his memory be a blessing. I will truly miss him. May he Rest In Peace.

I met Mr. Blake in 1997 when he interviewed me one-on-one as part of my purchase of an apartment in the building he lived in in the Village (he was on the Board). He could not have been nicer, more pleasant or more supportive. In my view, he set the tone for the building and for what would become my soon-to-be new home and new neighbors. We remained friends all these years and I am deeply saddened by his passing. His surviving nieces and nephews no doubt know what a very fine gentleman...

REST IN PEACE .

Just a genuinely fair and decent human being to deal with. Rest in peace Harold!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

r Blake was a wonderful thoughtful person. Early on I bothered him so much, he new me by my voice ! He always threatened to send me to the Whitestone bridge on midnights! If I didnt leave him alone god bless you Harold!!

Mr Blake was always a welcome sight at our annual Bridge & Tunnel Retiree Association luncheon.He will be missed.