Obituary of Daniel F. Blake

Daniel F. Blake, 71, a resident of Pearl St., passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 23, 2015 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born March 29, 1944 in Victory Mills, NY he was the son of the late Luke and Mary Gordon Blake. Mr. Blake worked in the construction business and at one time, he and his father owned Blake Construction. He was a founding member of the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, and was active with his 2 sons in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He was a communicant of Notre Dame-Visitation Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Gail Burch Blake of Schuylerville; 2 sons, Rev. David Blake OFM of St. Bonaventure University and Terry Blake (Sabrina) of Victory Mills; 1 daughter, Heather Steele (John) of Victory Mills; grandchildren, Kevin Jasper (Aerielle), Joshua Blake (Katie), Cady-Lin Blake, Chelsea Blake, Lucas Blake, Logan Blake, and Amanda Cooper; special great grandchildren, Chloe Jasper and Braden Blake; 3 step great grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Edythe Burch of Schuylerville, and several nieces. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10am Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Notre Dame-Visitation Church with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4-7pm at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville. Memorials can be made in his memory to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, PO Box 111, Schuylerville, NY 12871 or the Schuyler Hose Co., 35 Spring St., Schuylerville, NY 12871.