Lawrence Blake

Lawrence Blake

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View Service Folder| Click for Video Tribute Lawrence Blake 77, of Sheridan, passed early Easter morning, April 5, 2015, surrounded by his beloved wife of 45 years Margaret Mary (Peggy) and his four sons Sean, Andrew,(Jamie), Brendan and Daniel. Larry as he was affectionately known was the second of the four sons of William Blake and Marion Coleman-Blake and born in Flushing, NY on January 20, 1938.Larry was always inquisitive and had an affinity for languages and taught himself German while living in Vienna after his deployment in the Army. He was a lifelong student and a voracious reader. He attended several universities including Ole Miss, The University of Vienna, NYU and Pace University. Larry had an extensive and successful career in which he wore many hats. He was an entrepreneur, a bank director and an adjunct professor at his alma mater Pace University.Larry fell in love with Wyoming as a young sportsman working in Jackson Hole and at Yellowstone Park and decided to retire in Sheridan to enjoy the beauty of the Big Horns. Larry is survived by his beloved Peggy and his four sons and grand children Dylan and Julianna and extended famiy.A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Holy Name Church with Father Jim Heiser officiating. A Reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Burial will follow at the family Homestead with Military Honers.Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.MASS OF REMEMBRANCESaturday, November 14, 2015, at 4:00 pmSt. Patrick\'s CathedralIn Our Lady’s ChapelNew York City, New YorkOFFICIATINGFather JosephA reception will be from 1:00 - 3:00 pmIn the Manhattan Room of Rosie O\'grady\'s800 7th Ave, New York, NYRSVP: To Peggy By November 1, 2015(307) 672-2806OFFICIATINGFather JosephA reception will be from 1:00 - 3:00 pmIn the Manhattan Room of Rosie O\'grady\'s800 7th Ave, New York, NYRSVP: To Peggy By November 1, 2015(307) 672-2806

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