Robert Blovsky

.Robert (Bob) R. Blovsky passed away peacefully on July 13, 2016. He leaves behind his loving wife of 57
years Alice (Weeks) Blovsky, his children Robert K. (Jan), Linda (Barry) Valentine grandsons Ian (Brandi)
Valentine, Eric (Victoria) Valentine, Brock and Nick Blovsky along with one great grandson Mason
Valentine. Bob is also survived by brothers Richard (Terry), John (Mary) both of Florida brothers-law
Stuart(Sharon) Weeks, Keith(Gail)Weeks, David(Dale) Weeks, Roger Weeks and sisters in law Phyllis and
Luanne Weeks, Christine(Ed)Weidman and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was the son of Henry and Pearl Blovsky and was a life long resident of Newfield.
Bob was employed at NYSEG for 40 years. Although he had no formal training he was an accomplished
architect, engineer, mechanic, carpenter, electrician and plumber. He had a great talent for woodworking
and many fine pieces are exhibited in our homes. Anyone needing a hand with a project knew they could
always come to him for his help or advice on how to do a repair. In the last few years he was not physically
able to do the things he enjoyed but his advice and guidance was still sought was revered.
He loved a good joke, a good ribbing and was a great storyteller.
He was a wonderful role model and taught his children to be strong, hardworking adults and left a great
legacy in them teaching them to be wonderful parents to their own children.
He will always be remembered for the great joy he brought his family and many friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life will be held on August 6th and 1:00 p.m. at the Newfield United
Methodist Church at 227 Main St. Please dress casually for picnic to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospicare of Ithaca, 172 E. King Rd. Ithaca NY who we
cannot thank enough for their support, care and kindness.
See Bangs Funeral Home website for any further details.