In Memory Of
Blair M. Steele Jr.
1921
2015
Blair M. Steele Jr.
August 7, 1921 — August 14, 2015
GUILDERLAND- Blair M. Steele Jr. 94 passed away peacefully with family at his side Friday.
Born in Sterling Ill on August 7, 1921, he was the son of Blair M. Steele Sr. and Anne O'Meara Steele.
He was predeceased by his wife, Rena, in 2008. He is survived by his children David K. Steele of Sacramento CA. and Serena A. Trombley (Jeff) of Guilderland NY., his grandchildren Stephen (Jillian), Andrew, Cassandra and his great grandchildren Thaddeus and Rena. He is also survived by his brother William C. Steele, sisters-in-law Veronica Steele, Nancy Steele, Marjorie Steele, Marjorie Colli and several nieces and nephews.
Blair was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. He served as a Motor Machinist's Mate First Class on the USS LST-174 assigned to the European-African theatre and also to the US Naval Base on Enewetak Atoll in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre.
After his discharge, Blair attended Paul Smith's College and American International College where he received his degree in Business Administration.
Soon afterward he met and married the love of his life Rena. They loved and enjoyed each other for 54 years devoting themselves to their family. The highlight of their lives was traveling to visit their grandchildren and great grandchild.
Blair was an avid golfer for most of his life. He took up the sport as a teenager and played until a few years ago. He continued to go to the course to visit his buddies, discuss their rounds and "coach them" as he would put it. He shares the passion for golf with his son David, and discussing the game always brought a smile to his face.
He also loved to watch his son-in-law Jeff race at the Fonda and Albany Saratoga speedways. When he couldn't attend, the first question on Sunday was "How did Jeff do last night?". He would often stop by the garage to share his latest joke and give the guys a chuckle.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY on Sunday August 23, 2015 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:00am with a burial to immediately follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675
Born in Sterling Ill on August 7, 1921, he was the son of Blair M. Steele Sr. and Anne O'Meara Steele.
He was predeceased by his wife, Rena, in 2008. He is survived by his children David K. Steele of Sacramento CA. and Serena A. Trombley (Jeff) of Guilderland NY., his grandchildren Stephen (Jillian), Andrew, Cassandra and his great grandchildren Thaddeus and Rena. He is also survived by his brother William C. Steele, sisters-in-law Veronica Steele, Nancy Steele, Marjorie Steele, Marjorie Colli and several nieces and nephews.
Blair was a WWII veteran of the US Navy. He served as a Motor Machinist's Mate First Class on the USS LST-174 assigned to the European-African theatre and also to the US Naval Base on Enewetak Atoll in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre.
After his discharge, Blair attended Paul Smith's College and American International College where he received his degree in Business Administration.
Soon afterward he met and married the love of his life Rena. They loved and enjoyed each other for 54 years devoting themselves to their family. The highlight of their lives was traveling to visit their grandchildren and great grandchild.
Blair was an avid golfer for most of his life. He took up the sport as a teenager and played until a few years ago. He continued to go to the course to visit his buddies, discuss their rounds and "coach them" as he would put it. He shares the passion for golf with his son David, and discussing the game always brought a smile to his face.
He also loved to watch his son-in-law Jeff race at the Fonda and Albany Saratoga speedways. When he couldn't attend, the first question on Sunday was "How did Jeff do last night?". He would often stop by the garage to share his latest joke and give the guys a chuckle.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY on Sunday August 23, 2015 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10:00am with a burial to immediately follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675
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Sunday, August 23, 2015
12:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Monday, August 24, 2015
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