Richard A Blair

1941 - 2010

Richard A Blair obituary, 1941-2010, Syracuse, NY

BORN

1941

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Pirro & Sons Inc. Funeral Home

1500 Park Street

Syracuse, New York

Richard Blair Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2010.

Richard Blair, 69, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at home with his family by his side. Born in Phelps, New York, he resided in Rochester before moving to Syracuse. In 1991, Richard retired as a Mason after 10 years. He served in the United States Airforce from 1960-1961. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and William Blair; brothers, Chuck and Tom Blair of Phelps, NY; and sister, Dorothy.

Richard is survived by his former wife of 49 years, Clara Lancaster Blair; two daughters, Cherie (Dan) Wood of West Monroe and Brenda (Tim) Rautio of Camillus; sons, Richard (Debbie) Blair, II and Anthony (Melissa) Blair, both of Syracuse, and Phil (Lisa) Blair of Warners; sister, Marjorie Snyder of Syracuse; brothers, Ralph (Jeannie) Blair of Phoenix and Robert Blair of Colorado; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 10 a.m. at PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in North Syracuse Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 1500 Park Street.

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November 30, 2010

kayla armstrong

well i married into this family 3 years ago and i have to say the time i meet grnadpa nd the time he past he made me laugh no matter what kind a day it was. we are going to miss him very much
"I Look To You"

As I lay me down
Heaven hear me now
I'm lost without a cause
After giving it my all

Winter storms have come
And darkened my sun
After all that I've been through
Who on earth can I turn to?


I look to you,
I look to you
After all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong
I look to you,
I look to you
And when melodies are gone In you I hear a song
I look to you

Have to lose my breath
There's no fighting left
Sinking to rise no more
Searching for that open door

And every road that I've taken
Led to my regret
And I don't know if I'm go'n make it
Nothing to do but lift my head



My levees are broken
My walls are coming down on me
My rain is falling
Defeat is calling
I need you to set me free
Take me far away from the battle
I need you
Shine on me!

November 29, 2010

Rebecca Blair

Grandpa, didnt get to see you much the last few years you were with us but i never stopped loving you and i never will. You could always make people laugh and you were such a good grandpa. I love you,and miss you!

November 29, 2010

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

November 29, 2010

Alejandro Perea

we are very sad about the loss of our uncle he was a very good man and a great uncle we will miss him

November 27, 2010

Melissa & Anthony Blair

Today We Have To Say Goodbye To A Great Father, A Great Father In Law,A Great Grand Father , And A Great Great Grand Father And How Do You Say Goodbye To Special Person That Had A Special Place In His Heart For Everyone. You Will Never Be Missed Enough In Our Heart Love You Dad . Rest In Peace Dad Love You

November 27, 2010

cherie wood

Posted by cherie wood

November 27, 2010

cherie wood

I miss you Dad

November 27, 2010

CHERIE WOOD

DAD,I'M SORRY I WAS'T THERE ON MONDAY YOU WERE THE GREATEST DAD I'M GOING TO MISS DANCING WITH YOU I KNOW YOU IN NO PAIN I KNOW YOU ARE HAPPY WE LOVE & MISS YOU I LOVE YOU FOREVER

November 27, 2010

To the Blair Family, my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Frank Mulvihill

November 27, 2010

Arleen Egry

Richard & Debbie, I am very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man, filled with compassion & love. You made your home his home. You will always have the great memories that go along with the great person that he was. God bless you and your family at this difficult time.

November 26, 2010

My Heart goes out to every Heart that my Uncle has touch and changed thier lives so DEAR. You will be missed Love you Lynn and Family

November 26, 2010

Brenda Rautio

Dad we have a lot of wonderful memories with you. You were a strong person and loving person even though you didn't show your feelings until the moments that you danced with me at Matt's wedding when i saw tears in your eyes. i knew you were happy and you made all of us happy because of time we spent together is priceless. we will miss you and never forget you. i love you dad.

November 26, 2010

DAD,I MISS ALOT I AM SORRY I WAS NOT THERE SOONER FOR YOU ON MONDAY.I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AT ALL YOU WAS THE BEST FATHER TO HAVE I AM VERY SAD AND NOT FEEL RIGHT .I NEED YOU BUT IT WAS TIME TO GO TELL YOUR FAMILY I LOVE THEM TO HAVE FUN WITH THEM I MISS THEM TO ' ILOVE YOU YOUR SON RICHARD BYE BYE

November 26, 2010

RICHARD BLAIR

DAD I LOVE YOU I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, I AM SORRY I NOT THERE MONDAY FOR YOU SONNER YOU WAS THE BEST FATTHER TO HAVE A AM FEEL VERY SAD AND DOWN BUT IT YOUR TIME TOGO LOVEYOU YOUR SON RICHARD BYE BYE DAD

November 25, 2010

Bonnie

Phil and Lisa I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!

November 25, 2010

Sorry to hear about your dad, Phil & Rick. My prayers are with you and your family. TIM CARLIN

November 24, 2010

Evelyn Fox

Uncle Dick will be sadly missed and always loved.

November 24, 2010

Evelyn Fox

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 24, 2010

Betty Hilfiger

With the support of the family the days will be easier. Yes he will be missed by all. He was a good man!

November 24, 2010

James Crumb

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 24, 2010

Denise and Shawn Barnes

To the Blair Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I too lost my father 2 years ago and the one thing I can promise you all is that the memory of your father will live on forever and time does help heal the pain. If there is anything I can do for any of you please don't hesitate to ask. God Bless you all and R.I.P. Mr. Blair

November 24, 2010

Jennie Blair

Two days aqo and it still feels like just yesterday you were here.. i've lost the best man i've ever known, the one person i could count on, the one who could always make me smile. i think about you every single day and i'm still lost without you, i love you forever. rest in peace gramp. ♥♥ Love you gramp

Posted by Jennie Blair

November 24, 2010

Jennie Blair

Two days aqo and it still feels like just yesterday you were here.. i've lost the best man i've ever known, the one person i could count on, the one who could always make me smile. i think about you every single day and i'm still lost without you, i love you forever. rest in peace gramp. ??

November 24, 2010

kathleen kauffman

i am sorry i won't be there am out of town i am so sorry for your lost you know he will be missed kate

November 24, 2010

deb blair

Dad i just can't beleive your gone,this house or our lives will never be the same without you.Thankyou for choosing to live with us you will be deeply missed,you were a pleasure to live with i am gonna miss everything about you rest in peace i love you. Deb

November 24, 2010

my heart goes out to the Blair family at this time of sadness...love always Crystal

November 24, 2010

Anthony & Melissa Blair

as i sit here under a trance unsure how to deal with all this pain then i remember all the greatful things you've done in your life.from the 5 kids you raised to the countless grand children and lets not leave out great grand children too .you will always have a place in my heart live on Dad ....i love you ...........rip Dad

November 24, 2010

Lisa Sitar

I Am A Friend Of The Family And I would like to share my condolence with the family ....your father & grandfather was a very nice man who would do anything for family and friends . i will miss hime so much.

November 24, 2010

my heart goes out to
the Blair family in this time of sadness with the loss of Grandpa
Blair...you will be missed and always loved...
Crystal Cottrell

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