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William Blampied Obituary
Blampied, William J. Sr.
Age 79, of Elmira, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Chemung County Nursing Facility after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on March 30, 1938 to the late Roscoe C. and Jeanette (Joseph) Blampied. Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Eileen (McNamara) Blampied; sons William Jr., Daniel, and Timothy (Karen) Blampied; daughter Bonny (Bob) Potter; and their mother Beverly (Bates) Blampied, all of Elmira/Horseheads; step-daughter Molly McEwan of Brooklyn, NY; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers George (Jeanette) Blampied of Douglas, GA and David Blampied of Cuenca, Ecuador; sister Suzanne Sawyer of Apex, NC; sisters-in-law Catherine (Richard) Seely of Horseheads and Frances Tamara of Elmira Heights; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a graduate of Southside High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball, and football as quarterback in his junior and senior years. One of his favorite memories was playing against Ernie Davis in the 1955 SHS/EFA game. Bill also played basketball for Oswego State University. He played Elmira City League softball for many years and in 1968, was a member of the Calkins-Vickery team that defeated the famous Ed Feigner's team, The King and His Court. Bill was very proud of that team and his teammates. He was inducted into the Elmira Sports Hall of Fame for softball in 1985, and also won the City League Tennis Doubles Championship in 1975, 1983 and 1984. Bill retired from the USPS after 27 years of service. He enjoyed hanging out at OTB with his buddies who knew him as "Waddy," and he loved his children, his home, and his trips to NYC. Calling hours will be Thursday, October 5th from 4 to 7 PM, with a funeral service directly following at Olthof Funeral Home, 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue. Burial will be private. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of CCNF, especially for their compassionate care in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation, at https://www.crowdrise.com/alzheimers-drug-discovery-foundation-nyc-2017/fundraiser/mollymcewan.
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Bonnie MacDonell
October 12, 2017
Dear Eileen & family, We are very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I was unable to make the calling hours and I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Bill had such a special bond together and always seemed so happy together. It seems you have been going through some very difficult times so I pray God gives you comfort now. Cherish all your good memories. God bless you and may he grant you strength and his peace and love each and every day. All our love, Bonnie & Cam MacDonell
al costello
October 11, 2017
Eileen and family,,
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing, I too remember his exploits in all sports. A great Southsider and a good man.
Al Costello
October 5, 2017
To BJ, Bonny, Danny and Timmy:
My deepest condolences to all of you for the loss of your dad. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend the service today. I will never forget the Flood of 1972, when he and your mom so graciously allowed our family of six to stay with all of you at Woodlawn for a few days after we were evacuated from our home. Your dad was always so welcoming whenever we saw him. Our dad always spoke fondly of him too. He will be missed but will be forever in our hearts. Give your mom a hug for me.
Love to all of you,
Peggy Sue Herrick Tortolon
October 5, 2017
Dear EiEi and Moll,
I know how hard today and tomorrow are going to be. It's all too fresh. Hang in there, and prayers are coming for you. I look forward to seeing everybody.
Love you, Mickey
October 5, 2017
Eileen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.
October 5, 2017
Dear Eileen
I am so sad for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for you and your family through this very difficult time.
Keena ingram
Linda Cassidy
October 4, 2017
Eileen, We are so very sorry. We spent some time with Bill while visiting a friend sometime ago. Bill & Jim had a great conversation about working at the post office & he seemed in great spirits. We will be out of town so won't be able to attend the services, but please know we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jim & Linda Cassidy
Carol Kennedy
October 4, 2017
Eileen and family,
Our hearts grant immortality
to those we love
in memory.
Carol Kennedy
October 3, 2017
Eileen, We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. May God be with all of you during this difficult time. Carmen and Midge Divincenzo
Ed and Marcia Robinson
October 3, 2017
Eileen, BJ, and the Blampied family....our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Bill was a wonderful guy.
October 2, 2017
BJ,Bonny,Dan and Tim : I am very sorry that you lost your Dad and I know it hurt you so much to see him living with terrible disease. He knew you all loved him and he loved all of you so much. LOVE YOU,MOM.
Ed and Marcia Robinson
October 2, 2017
To Eileen, BJ, and all the Blampied family......our thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time. Bill was a wonderful man and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Bernadette Zimmerman
October 2, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was truly a wonderful person.
Bonnie McEwan
October 2, 2017
Hey, Billy, I'm glad you are soaring with the angels and free from the prison of Alzheimer's. Thanks for teaching me the rules of tennis at our US Open excursions, and for being a generous and loving stepdad to my little niece.
Hail and farewell! May you always walk in the light.
sandra mollenkopf
October 2, 2017
Met him once at Zacks thought was a sweet man. Thoughts go out to Bonnie and family.
Paul Titus
October 2, 2017
BJ and family: you all are in my prayers...God Bless Bill.
Brandy Lauferswiler
October 2, 2017
I will miss you walking around and hanging me your cookies and candy
Mary Ellen Dalton-Allington
October 2, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was always one of my favorites from the Post Office. His wife Eileen was always so sweet and kind to us Dalton kids growing up! They are a great couple he will be missed! My sympathy to all of his family and friends.
Waxie
October 2, 2017
My friend Waddi was an excellent athlete, and a very good gin rummy and poker player as well. And he loved them ponies. Even the slow ones. Billy always had an easy smile and a chuckle or two to share with the many folks that knew him. A good and decent man. God bless. RIP, amigo
Waxie
October 2, 2017
My friend Waddi was an excellent athlete, and a very good gin rummy and poker player, too. And he loved to play the them ponies. He always had a smile and an infectious laugh. Billy was a pleasure to be around. RIP, amigo.
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