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Ralph Blinn Obituary
formerly of Candor
Ralph A. Blinn, 59. On December 28, 2011 we lost our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and papa from heart complications due to end-stage renal failure. Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Keith and Mary McNeil Blinn; and brother, Samuel Blinn. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife Ila (Alexander) Blinn; sons, Patrick (Jennifer) Blinn of Germantown, MD, Mitchell Blinn of Newark Valley; daughters, Nikki (John) Hrustich of Owego, Kelly (Christopher) Gardner of Newark Valley; grandchildren, Sheridan & Samuel Blinn, John III "Jack" & Noah Hrustich, and Graciella & Makana Gardner; brother, Randy (Rose) Blinn of Candor; sisters, Keita Blinn of Roebling, NJ and Rita Blinn of Candor. Ralph was loved by his in-laws, Charlotte and David Alexander of Berkshire; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ina (Roy) Wakeman of Candor, Terri (Greg Davis) Coulter of Endicott, Julie (Dustin) Sweet of Stanley, NC, and Michael (Arlene) Alexander of Barton; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends. Ralph was a kind and loving man who never met anyone he couldn't talk to. His sense of humor was legendary. He enjoyed mentoring and coaching kids of all ages. "Papa Rouch" especially loved his grandchildren and they adored him just as much. Due to his kidney disease, Ralph supported the National Kidney Foundation and participated in the U.S. Transplant Games several times, as he dearly loved to compete and win. Ralph spent much of his career as a grocer and meat cutter. Most recently, he found a new passion and became an associate broker at Century 21 Crown. Ralph was a member of the Whittemore Hill United Methodist Church. He was also a lifetime member of the Candor Fire Department and a long time member of the Sons of the American Legion. Ralph was a proud 1970 graduate of Candor High School. Special thanks to Ralph's friend and Doctor, Felix DeSio, and the dialysis and nursing staff at Robert Packer Hospital for their compassion, kindness and expert care. Our appreciations to the Campville Fire and Ambulance Squad. Our family would also like to thank his "Coffee Mates" at Sam's Diner for always keeping his spirits up. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 137 Main Street, Candor with Pastor Mary Jean Simonin officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Family invites friends to call on Friday, December 30, 2011 from 5 to 8 PM, and Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 10 to 10:45 AM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Ralph's name to The National Kidney Foundation. www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Blinn
Cheri Roberts
January 13, 2012
Dear Ila and family, I just heard the news of Ralph's passing. I was shocked and saddened. I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of caring for him. He always had a smile and a joke. What a guy! He will be missed by all who knew him and he will live on in their hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Brian Rose
January 4, 2012
I will always have the fondest memories of Coach Blinn. He taught me not only how to play football, but to always demand the best from myself and to always be prepared and strive for perfection(Thank you for those life lessons). He was very stearn with the kids he coached, but in a good way. The ten laps for goofing off or not giving your best always seemed liked a lesson not punishment. Ralph was a role model in every sense. He will be missed by all of us he touched over the years.
Carrie Armstrong-Moon
January 1, 2012
Ralph worked at The IGA store in Lansing when I met him. Back then, my dad, Ned Armstrong, was a manager there. I was a cashier. Dad would ask me if I wanted to take my break with him-then he'd ask Ralph to join us as well. Those two guys had the GREATEST sense of HUMOR!! When they got together, it was THE BEST!! I am deeply sorry for your loss.
The world has lost a rare and special person-
Sarah Raymond
December 31, 2011
my deepest condolences to the blinn family he will be dearly missed. my thoughts and prayers go out to ur family.
Heather Armstrong
December 31, 2011
What a great guy ! Ralph always made you laugh and always had a smile on his face. It was a pleasure knowing him and working with him. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his family and friends through this difficult time.
Shawna (Biesecker) Fulkerson
December 31, 2011
I have many wonderful memories of Ralph when I was in high school. He was a terrific man and a very funny guy. My sympathies to Nikki and family.
Darin Christopher
December 31, 2011
I was so sad to hear the loss of such a great man today. At my age of ten , I remember Ralph as our meat cutter at the IGA in Lansing NY.He was very instrumental in starting my interest in sports, Football mainly.I remember his taunting ways as I played against his Small Fry Football team in Candor. he was a great mentor and a true friend to all. My thoughts and prayers go to his family as Ralph will never be forgotten.
Teresa Cluff
December 31, 2011
Ila and family. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Susan Frey-Jeffery
December 31, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss - Ralph was a very special guy, and loved by all! We are praying for comfort for your family.
Suzy, Emily and Kelly Frey
Tricia Rubacky
December 31, 2011
Dear Patrick and all the Blinn Family; We send you our condolences at this sad time for you and your family. We will hold you all in prayer during the services and in the coming weeks. May God welcome your dad with open arms in heaven! Love, Tricia, Bill and Peter in Baltimore,MD
Michele Mulholland France
December 30, 2011
Dear Mrs. Blinn and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Blinn; but based on the integrity and wit of Patrick, I can only imagine what a great man he was. All our thoughts and prayers to you and yours. It is a hard thing to lose a husband, father and friend at such a young age.
Bill Towns
December 30, 2011
Our prayers are with the family as we praise God for the life of our Sons of The American Legion member. May he rest in peace as the fruits of his service to community, state, and nation flourish.
National Chaplain
Sons of The American Legion
Jeff Judie Bridges
December 30, 2011
Ila and family so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
December 30, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Blinn family - Ralph really did have a great sense of humor. He was the person that got us interested in helping him with the after prom party. He trained us so we could take over when he gave it up. We had a lot of fun working with him.
Blessings,
Jon and Jodi Austin
Vicki Shafer
December 30, 2011
So sorry that I cannot be there to express my condolences, you are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Barbara Alexander ( Golden)
December 30, 2011
Sorry for your lost. It's so hard to say good-bye to someone special in your life remembering all the good times. Extending deepest sympthy.
December 30, 2011
Ralph was a beautiful person. Always made you smile! He will be missed. May God hold you all in his embrace during this most difficult time. Prayers going up for all of you.
Ernie, Laurie, Paige and Kara Williams
tim zimmer
December 30, 2011
Ila, sorry to hear about your loss.Please know that we will be thinking of you and yours. May he rest in peace...Tim
Carl Kanoff
December 30, 2011
My condolences to the Blinn family for their loss. Ralph was truly a remarkable person, supportive of his family, passionate for his sports, and a fighter to the end. It was my pleasure to have known him and he will be missed.
December 30, 2011
So sorry, Ila. Ralph was a friend to all he met.
Thoughts and Prayers to you and the family.
Pat & Jerry
Richard Kelly
December 30, 2011
My condolences to the Blinn Family. Ralph was a great neighbor as well as a good ambassador for the school and community.
Ralph touched many lives through his different affiliations.
Will be missed and will long remembered by those who had contact with him.
Richard Kelly
Silver Springs, Fl
Linda Avery
December 30, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Ralph was a great guy.
Heidi Lester, Thurman Soyring sends their sympathy too.
Bev Bowen
December 30, 2011
I worked with Ralph at the Owego Tops. I will never forget the happiness we all felt when Ralph got his Kidney we were all so Happy for him! RIP Ralph!!!! Bev
Dan Jackson
December 30, 2011
My sympathy and condolences to Ralph's family. He had a great personality and i enjoyed our conversations whenever we met. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace.
December 30, 2011
Ralph's family,
Words can not express my sincere condolences of your loss. My fondest memories are of him his coaching my sons in football. He was tough on them, but he made sure they were physically fit to play the game. He also cared about each and everyone of the boys he coached. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May God be with all of you.
Natalie
Wanda Clemins
December 30, 2011
Sending my deepest sympathy to Ralph's family. He was and always will be a very loved man. I remember working with him at the store and got to know him well then. You will be truly missed my sweet cousin.
Heather VanScoy-Gullo
December 30, 2011
If you ever needed a laugh while picking up Utica Club for your dad, Ralph was the one to provide it.
Thanks for putting the "Can-do" in Candor.
My condolences to your family.
Sue and Jim Bingham
December 30, 2011
We will always remember Ralph fondly for his loving and caring personality. He was always a joy to be around and was so supportive of his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ila and his family at this time. We know how much Ralph loved life and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue and Jim Bingham and family (cousins)
myra thomas
December 30, 2011
our sympathys to the blinn family...you are in our prayers . .. gene and myra thomas
December 30, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Ralph's family. My memories of Ralph will always be his kindness ,generosity and his sense of humour.
Henry and Susan Ens (Lethbridge, Alberta)
Kim Kinney
December 30, 2011
Ila and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with.
Peggy Williams
December 30, 2011
Sending my condolences to Ralph's family. Most of my memories of him are from high school where we had a lot of fun joking around and with sports. I know his family meant the world to him.
December 30, 2011
rest in peace
Roger Weber
December 30, 2011
Keita,Rita,and Randy:I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph.I have many fond memories,of playing at the Blinn house when we were kids.Ralph was like a younger brother to me.Mom Blinn,always treated me like family.Again,I am sorry for your loss.Roger.
Gene and Janie (Marsh) Frost
December 30, 2011
Illa and family; We met Ralph when he sold us our home - a very nice, friendly guy. We had no idea he was your husband, and remember you and your family well from our years growing up in Berkshire. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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