BLAKE, PAUL WIILLAIM
Paul William Blake, 98, of Triadelphia, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 in Petersons Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Wheeling on June 29, 1918 a son of the late James and Marie (Scroggins) Blake. Paul was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Served his country in Army Air Corps during WWII. Retired from Herman Strauss Inc. as a Vice President, and was a volunteer at Wheeling Hospital for many years having started in 1998.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia (Branch) Blake who he married in 1948; and a brother, Capt. James Blake, USMC.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Thursday, July 21st in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with Father Gary Naegele officiating. Cremation will follow.
On line condolences may be made through www.Altmeyerfuneralhomes.com <http://www.Altmeyerfuneralhomes.com>.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2244 Marshall Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003 or through www.tmcfunding.com.
Past Services
Service
Thursday July 21, 2016
11:00 am
So many wonderful memories, especially of our family summer picnics with Paulie and his beloved Virginia. As Dads cousin, all of us loved his company. And today rejoice in the promise of eternal life. Rest in peace, you wonderful man.
God bless you Dear Uncle Pauley. I will never forget your kindness. He was Dad’s cousin but we always called him Uncle. I was fortunate enough to see him 3 years ago when I was in Wheeling. He was 95 and still going strong. He loved his beloved St. Vincent De Paul Church and volunteer work at the hospital. We had a wonderful visit, and I was able to tell him how much we loved him. Sandy, Gary and I have great memories of him and his Virginia.
Thinking of you Pauly
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Paul Blake, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Army Air Corps Veteran, Paul Blake, “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †