Joseph Bleggi

1938 - 2014

BORN

1938

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Ralph M Geer Funeral Home - Penfield

12045 Bennetts Valley Hwy

Penfield, Pennsylvania

Joseph Bleggi Obituary

Joseph Bleggi, 76, Grapevine, Texas, formerly of Weedville, had returned to the Valley last week, his home place, to attend the funeral of his nephew, when he unexpectedly passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, in Penfield.
He was born May 24, 1938, in Weedville, a son of the late Albino and Gisella "Hazel" Michelini Bleggi. He first married Judy Carpin Bleggi who preceded him in death in 1988. He later married Linn Wilson Bleggi who survives and lives in Texas.
At his home in Texas, Joe cooked with his many friends at Good Shepard Parish Men's Club as well as for his family and friends.
He loved playing golf with his sons and preparing family dinners with his wife and daughters and listening to and playing music, inspired by The Polka Dots, the band of which he was a member prior to his entering Penn State.
A sports enthusiast, Joe's favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers.
When home in the Valley, his favorite pastimes were shared with his sisters, Gin and Mary; and sister-in-laws, Gloria Bleggi and Patty Carpin Posteraro, cooking the fish he and his brother, Fran, had caught and arguing with his Uncle Rudy.
He is also survived by seven children: Jeffrey J. Bleggi and wife, Elizabeth, of Farmer Branch, Texas; Greg P. Bleggi and wife, Leslie, and Stephen M. Bleggi and wife, Denise, all of Frisco, Texas; Phillip J. Bleggi and wife, Ginger, of Portland, Ore., Mrs. William (Mary Jo) Clarkson of Allen, Texas; Meredith Frazier of Grapevine, Texas and Mrs. Dale Ashley A. Bennett of Reno, Nev.; one brother, Francis B. Bleggi and wife, Gloria, of Weedville; two sisters, Mary Morelli of Penfield and Mrs. Rudy (Virginia) Cadori of Weedville; and 11 grandchildren.
Joseph was also preceded in death by his baby sister, Rita.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ralph M. Geer Funeral Home in Penfield. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Force with the Rev. Fr. William Sutherland celebrant.
The family suggests donations to GRACE – Christmas Cottage Project in memory of Joseph Bleggi at 610 Shady Brook Dr., PO Box 412 Grapevine, TX 76099.

Published by The Courier Express from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2014.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Lynn, and to the children. I worked with Joe for many years, and truly came to love the man.

Suzanne Halwas

December 3, 2014

Thinking of Mary Jo, her Brothers and all the Bleggis and Clarksons
Loving Prayers and Warm Hugs.

Gretchen Hellinghausen - Doyle

November 26, 2014

To the Bleggi children my thoughts are with you Your parents were some of our first friends in Plano. Boys were in Scouts together

joan Ruestmann

November 26, 2014

Sorry to hear of you Father's passing former neighbor and friend

November 26, 2014

To the Bleggi children and their families; Our prayers are traveling with you, and our hearts ache for your loss of your dad/grandfather. Love to you all

Scott and Lauri Monaghan

November 25, 2014

To Mary Jo and all the Bleggi Brothers: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God give you the strength that you need to endure. And may your hearts heal as quickly as possible.

Lorraine Hellinghausen

November 24, 2014

My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Joseph. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

November 23, 2014

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12045 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Penfield, PA 15849

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12045 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Penfield, PA 15849

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

Force, TX

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12045 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Penfield, PA 15849

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