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Eleanor Blendell Obituary

Blendell, Eleanor L. DELMAR Eleanor L. (Weisel) Blendell, 94, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Healthcare Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Ida (Wanmer) Weisel. Mrs. Blendell was a graduate of Albany High School and attended Junior College of Albany. She was a secretary with the New York State retirement system after college. She returned to the workforce after raising a family and worked in the New York State Legislature for more than 15 years. Mrs. Blendell was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and a member and past president of the Nathaniel Blanchard American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, camping with family and her bridge club. Wife of the late Edward F. Blendell Sr.; mother of Paul (Jacqueline) Blendell of Coeymans Hollow, William C. (Penny) Blendell of Castleton, Edward F. Blendell Jr. of Delmar and the late Lois Scholomiti; grandmother of Danielle, Veronica, Erinn, William, Michael and the late Lauren Scholomiti and Nicholas Scholomiti; great-grandmother of Tyler; sister of the late Edmund Weisel. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013 in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Capital City Rescue Mission, 259 S. Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202. For online condolences, visit danielkeenanfuneralhome.com

Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2013.
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Ed, My deepest Sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maureen Fink

February 14, 2013

Ed - Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Tami, Jackson & Bradyn Stewart-Reale

February 14, 2013

Ed - My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Tami Stewart

February 14, 2013

My deepest condolences, to the family of Mrs. Blendell. I have very fond memories of enjoying her company in yesrs past.
Sincerally Michele Cramer McDowell

February 13, 2013

Bill, Penny, Erinn and Will, we just learned of your Mom's (grandmother) passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, even though we are not at the wake. With all our love, The Secors -- Beth, Barry, Sean and Kathryn and The Morgan "Kids" -- Ken, Ryan and Wendi

February 13, 2013

I have many memories of Eleanor, both at work and later in Life with my wife and family.

Art Cramer

February 13, 2013

Ed-

Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire Family.

Joe, Mary Anne & Emma Pasquali

February 13, 2013

Bill
Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Janine and Archie

February 13, 2013

Veronica and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Gram was the sweetest, kindest women I have known. Treasure all the great memories you have, and I know there are alot. The love of a Gram is forever.
Love you,
Pam

Pam Ostrander

February 13, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Paul Brucker

February 13, 2013

Ed
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mom. I'm sure you have many memories of her that you will cherish forever.

Carole Reale

February 13, 2013

Paul, Bill, & Ed,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
I have many nice memories of Aunt Eleanor.
Karl

Karl Blendell

February 12, 2013

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Karl Blendell

February 12, 2013

Ed,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May warm memories lighten your burden. I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Jeanne Smith

February 12, 2013

She had a beautiful smile, Ed. It's sweet to have a Mom for so long, but always hard to say goodbye. Our deepest condolences to your family.
Larry and Jay Eisen.

February 12, 2013

Ed, I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a difficult time this is for you.My thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 12, 2013

Paul and Jackie-Our deepest sympathies to your family.

Ed and Darel Cramer

February 12, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother Ed. My deepest condolences to your family.

Mike Schott

February 12, 2013

Dear Paul, Jackie & Family,

So sorry to learn of your loss. It's never easy to lose your Mother, but, know that she is in a better place. God Bless each of you. Our thoughts and prayers are there with you.

Ivan & Doris

February 12, 2013

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