Obituary for Phillip J. Blanchard
Pittstown - Phillip James Blanchard, 67, entered eternal rest Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital after a 2 year battle with Cancer.
Phil was employed by The United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 291 before his retirement. In 1998, he moved to Pittstown and enjoyed running his own farm. Running a farm was something he always dreamed of doing and it brought him great peace and serenity.
Phil is survived by five children; Carrie, Eric (Laura), Jennifer Blair (Jerry), Ashley (Harold Durfee IV), Michelle Mills (Steve) and 11 Grandchildren; Isabella, David, Nick, Elisabeth, Mary Ellen, Nadia, Kalyssa, Jonathon, Lexis, Jacob, Jillian And several nieces and nephews.
He was the son of the Late Leo and Violet Blanchard. Phil was the baby brother of all his siblings. He is survived by his older Sisters, Mary (Joe) Crowley, Elaine (Don) Christiansen and Betty (Phil) Rehm. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Blanchard, older siblings Timothy (Lois) Blanchard and Gail (William) Christiansen and his “Favorite hunting buddy”; Dave (Julie) Crowley.
Calling hours will be held at Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home, in Watervliet on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 4-7PM, with his funeral immediately following at 7 PM. For those who wish, in Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Phil’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, Ny 12110.
Phil was employed by The United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 291 before his retirement. In 1998, he moved to Pittstown and enjoyed running his own farm. Running a farm was something he always dreamed of doing and it brought him great peace and serenity.
Phil is survived by five children; Carrie, Eric (Laura), Jennifer Blair (Jerry), Ashley (Harold Durfee IV), Michelle Mills (Steve) and 11 Grandchildren; Isabella, David, Nick, Elisabeth, Mary Ellen, Nadia, Kalyssa, Jonathon, Lexis, Jacob, Jillian And several nieces and nephews.
He was the son of the Late Leo and Violet Blanchard. Phil was the baby brother of all his siblings. He is survived by his older Sisters, Mary (Joe) Crowley, Elaine (Don) Christiansen and Betty (Phil) Rehm. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Blanchard, older siblings Timothy (Lois) Blanchard and Gail (William) Christiansen and his “Favorite hunting buddy”; Dave (Julie) Crowley.
Calling hours will be held at Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home, in Watervliet on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 4-7PM, with his funeral immediately following at 7 PM. For those who wish, in Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Phil’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, Ny 12110.