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Steven Blaney Obituary
Steven J. Blaney, born October 31, 1938 in Gary, IN to the late Leone (Pavlik) and Frank Blaney, passed away January 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (O'Kelly); sister Rozanne (Jim) Henry; three children; son, Ronald (Dawn) Blaney; daughter, Lisabeth Favretto (David Zale); son, Steven (Sheri) Blaney; grandchildren, Jacob Blaney, Joseph Favretto, Michael and Chelsey Favretto, Matthew Favretto, and Katie Blaney. Steven was a graduate of Tolleston High School class of 1957, a U.S. Navy veteran, and retired from the Lake County Sheriffs Dept. He was also a member of the Elks, American Legion, and the Eagles. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Steven was a full body donor to further research and education. Friends and family are invited to join us and celebrate Steven's life at The American Legion Post 430, 7430 Broadway, Merrillville, IN on Tuesday, February 5th, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
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Linda Clark
February 7, 2013
Carolyn, I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....
February 5, 2013
Carolyn, So sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest sympathy. Roseann Quilling
Mike Sheppard
February 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to the Blaney familys.. Mike & Kim Sheppard
February 5, 2013
Steven was the 1st person to get me tottaly blasted in Chicago. I was drinking beer with my pizza and all of sudden there was a martini in front of me. i, being polite drank. They kept coming. He thought it was so funny. Always had a great time with my cuz, even though there was a age difference. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Coche'
our last time with Steve and Carol Aug 2012
JIM &LINDA OKELLY
February 4, 2013
May the love of all your friends and family help with your grief. Steve will be missed by many.HE WAS A WONDERFUL FATHER AND A LOVING HUSBAND,WE WILL MISS YOU STEVE!!
our last time we were together,aug.2012
February 4, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joseph Fernandez (class "58")
February 4, 2013
My sincere condolences. Steve was a great classmate and friend throughout high school. Steve was admired by many. He was always willing to help others and treated all he knew with respect. We were all better for knowing Steve.
February 4, 2013
Sad to hear of Steve's passing. Steve was actually my father (Jim Blaney's) cousin who I alway's knew as "Uncle Steve". I enjoyed visiting him and Carolyn and their hospitality before they moved to FL. Was hoping my wife (Diana) and I would get the chance to see him again when I heard he was ill. Our thoughts and prayers to Carolyn and family. Mike and Diana Blaney.
Brenda Mecchia
February 3, 2013
Liz, Ron & Steve,
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dan and Pat Hutzley
February 2, 2013
We lost a good friend and neighbor here in The Villages, FL. Steve will be deeply missed.
Raymond Sulich
February 2, 2013
see you later Steven class 1958
Jim and Marie Reeves
February 2, 2013
We were so saddened to read about Steve's passing. What a great, fun person he was. Our family has so many fond memories from Little League days. Steve was always involved and rarely missed a game. He will be missed. Our sincere sympathy to the entire Blaney family.
Yvonne Orlich
February 2, 2013
My sincerest condolences. I have fond memories of +Steve from his years on the Sheriff's Dept with +Sam. May he rest in peace.
Amy McGrady
February 2, 2013
My heart is broken,remembering his handsome & pleasant stature, Steve was always gentleman.
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