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AGE: 77 • Newport
Robert S. Blizzard, 77, of Newport died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Cooper Hospital in Camden.
A lifetime Newport resident, he was born in Bridgeton and was the son of the late Furman Blizzard and Mary Van Vleit Blizzard and the husband of Sarah "Sally" Logue Blizzard.
Prior to his retirement, Bob had served as a Paramedic with the Underwood Memorial Health System for over 20 years. Previous to that he had been employed with the Cumberland County Board of Health and with NASA in Greenbelt, MD. He was responsible for the establishment of the former Downe Township Rescue Squad.
A lifetime member of the Newport United Methodist Church, he had been involved as a Sunday School Teacher and a Lay Minister who spread the Word both in and out of the Pulpit.
In addition to his wife Sally, he is survived by his four children, Ricky Raymond (Jodi) of Millville, Robert 'Bobby' Blizzard, Jr. (Amy) of Millville, Sarah Blizzard (Elvis) of Vineland and Caite Blizzard (Anthony) of Vineland; a brother, Ronald Blizzard, Sr. (Gia) of Newport; four grandchildren, Beckett, Bryce, Finley and Juliana Blizzard; a niece, Mary Blizzard and a nephew, Ron Blizzard, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at the Newport United Methodist Church, 340 Methodist Road, Newport on Thursday morning, Feb. 4th at 10 AM. Friends will be received at the church on Wed. evening from 6 to 8 PM. Interment will take place at Newport Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions in Bob's memory be made to the Newport United Methodist Church, 340 Methodist Road, Newport, NJ 08345. Arrangements are under the direction of the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Cedarville. Written condolences can be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.
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karen vick
February 29, 2016
kren genesi vick sends condolencve to everyone sorry for youre lose
Kate Hart Nardone
February 18, 2016
Love and prayers of comfort for all. Glad to have known him, and look forward to seeing him again one day. Xx
Cathi Cogle
February 12, 2016
Carter and I send our deepest sympathies for your loss. Bob was a great guy and i will be praying for your comfort. Love always, Cathi.
KAREN VICK
February 8, 2016
HELLO.SORRY FOR YOURE LOSE MY HUSBAND JEFFREY VICK DIED JAN 2016.I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH THE BLIZZAED KIDS,I REMEBER A MRS BLIZZARD TOO I WENT HOPEWELL TWP SCHOOLS BHS CLASS OF 74.
Alexis & Aleicia Mrs. Blizzard's Class
February 3, 2016
We' re sorry for your loss. We hope you are doing ok and we know he is in a better place. We miss you and come back soon.
J. L. Ransom
February 2, 2016
Our condolences to you at this difficult time. Bob was a fine gentleman. Always ready to offer a prayer or an inspiring tale of an impromptu sermon! A fellow Newporter for as long as we can remember. Our prayers are with you and God's comfort is near. God bless you...Hazel and Jill Ransom
Brian Genning
February 2, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May GOD give you peace.
Elmira Kenney Marcucci
February 2, 2016
My family sends their deepest sympathy to your family. Cherish the happy memories.
Blanche O Taylor
February 2, 2016
Bob was my cousin and we grew up together in Newport. Prayers for his family
Rose Correa
February 2, 2016
Sally I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family. God bless your family
Lew Austin
February 2, 2016
Our condolences to the family. Bob was instructor for many emt's and I worked beside him at many calls. RIP brother.
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