Frederick William Blair

Frederick William Blair, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001. Loving husband of Blanche Till Blair; father of Mark Blair of Denair, Calif., Tory Fisher, Lark Blasi, Bridget Blair of Atlanta, Anna Fording and David Blair. Grandfather of Justin and Evan Blair, J.D. and Drew Fisher, Jenny, Elizabeth, Patrick, Stephen and Christina Blasi, Danielle, Leslie and Natalie Fording and Zachary and Matthew Blair. Mr. Blair founded the Frederick Blair Company in 1950 and was recognized as Pittsburgh's premier authority on fine lighting until his retirement. Mr. Blair took great pleasure in his work, and countless homes and businesses in Pittsburgh and around the country bear witness to the enduring quality and excellence of his work. His greatest pleasure, however, was to be in the company of his family. He will be lovingly remembered for his keen intellect, disarming sense of humor, generosity of spirit and his love for the pursuit of beauty. Friends received at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC., 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire Street, Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Vincentian de Marillac Nursing Home, 5300 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206.