Kenneth Blake Sr.

Age 73 of Elmira, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Ken was born in Stockton CA, son of the late Garland and Betty Baker Blake. He was also predeceased by his brother Sam Blake. Ken is survived by his loving wife Mary A. Silveira Blake; children Ken Blake Jr. of Elmira and Terri and Chris Augustine of Big Flats with children Zachary and Lauren; brother David Blake of Arkansas; sisters-in-law and brothers- in-law, Linda and John Mathews, Shirley Delfatti and Frank Silveira; several nieces and nephews. Ken worked for Pollio Dairy- Kraft Foods in Campbell, NY for 17 years as plant manager. He loved woodworking and painting landscapes. He enjoyed playing pool, golf, gardening and fishing. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Ken at McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water St., Elmira, on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ken may be made to CareFirst Hospice, 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, NY 14870-9509, or the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway 1st Floor, Albany, NY 12207