Edward Peter Blanchfield

Albany-Edward Peter Blanchfield, 75, died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, NH. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Harold and Gertrude Dunigan Blanchfield. Pete was a 1956 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. He was a life member of the Albany Elks; past president of the Knights of St. John; and member of Wolferts Roost Country Club. He previously served in the Naval Reserves for many years. He enjoyed golf, spending winters in his little piece of paradise in Naples, FL, but most importantly get-togethers with his beloved family. Pete had worked for 25 years for Chevrolet as General Manager for both DeNooyer Chevrolet and DePaula Chevrolet until he and his son Mickey opened Beff’s Pub. He was the ‘good natured Publican’ often seen seated at the end of the bar greeting people as they came in. He was the husband for 55 years of Patricia Paeglow Blanchfield; father of Bonnie Blanchfield (Gregg Meyer), Patty Crotty (Seamus), Mickey Blanchfield, P.J. Blanchfield (Desi) and Linda Jacobs (Chris); grandfather of Caitie and Ian Meyer; Casey, Sully and Conor Crotty; Rylie Blanchfield; Emma and Sarah Jacobs; brother of Raymond Blanchfield (Brenda) and the late Kathryn Smith; several nieces and nephews survive. Pete’s quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10:45 am from McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville at 11:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, December 5, 2013 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Mr. Blanchfield in a special way may send a contribution to the Massachusetts General Hospital, c/o Cardiac Transplant Unit MGH. Checks must be made payable to Massachusetts General Hospital and can be mailed to: MGH Development Office, c/o Cardiac Transplant Unit, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 1310, Boston MA 02114 or Alzheimer’s Association of NENY, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205. To leave the family a message on their guest book, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Edward Peter Blanchfield

December 22, 1937 - December 1, 2013