Leo Joseph Blandina, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, August 23, 2021. Leo passed away peacefully at the age of 93.
Loving husband of the late Virginia E. Blandina (nee Kroner) of 67 years. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Grace Blandina (nee LaFata). Dearest father of John (Jenni) Blandina, Joe (Cindy Bambini) Blandina, Ann (Vince) Holtmann, Maria (Robert) Miller, Gina (Michael) Krebs, and Lea (Tony) Tenore. Dear grandfather of Valerie, Leo, Christian, Sara, Jacob and Alex Blandina, Scott (Meredith) Holtmann, Lisa (Alen) Frankovic, Julie (Daniel) Thorne, Michael Alvey, Joseph, Laura Miller, Jared (Alex), Jennah, Mitchell, Lucas Krebs, Brett Herring and Zach (Taylor) Tenore. Great-grandfather of Leo and Tucker Holtmann, Novak and Petra Frankovic, Quentin Tenore and Baby Krebs. Brother of Theresa (the late Ed) Schmidt, the late Sam (survived by Pauline), Blandino, Vince (Mary) Blandina, Virginia (Lloyd) Weber, Rose (Ed) Biermann, Angie (survived by Marvin) Picou. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Leo was the son of Italian immigrants and the patriarch of the Blandina Family. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Leo was a member of the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, an avid Cardinal’s fan and golfer. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran, a dedicated entrepreneur, beloved member of the Stillwater Family and was the best spaghetti and meatball maker around. Our journey without him seems impossible, but the memories he left us will never fade.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd. on Monday, August 30, 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, August 31, 9:30 a.m. from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd. to St. John Paul II Church, 4980 Heege Rd. for 10 a.m. MASS. Interment with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to create a memorial at Stillwater Senior Living. Please make checks payable to the Leo J. Blandina Trust.
Gina and Mike
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad…the family will be in my prayers.
My condolences go out to the Blandina family during this difficult time. We are all going to miss leo at Stillwater.
May light perpetual shine upon him.
My condolences, 93 is not a bad deal. Now I will have to find a new spaghetti and meatball maker.
Lea & Family
We are truly saddened to learn of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and well-wishes are with you during this difficult time.
Sam, Tessa, & Morgan Wilson
John, Sorry to hear about your dad.
My condolences
Lea, and the entire extended family… our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sending you all happy memories and peace.
JB and John, we are thinking about you and your family. I know the family will not be the same and you will miss him terribly. I am sure everyone in heaven will be enjoying his spaghetti and meatballs.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep your family in prayer.
Leo was a great friend and team mate.
Sincere condolences to the Blandina family. Peace be with you all.
Lea and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sending lots of love,
Ryan, Kaitlyn, and Louis Batliner
He was the greatest man , ive ever had the pleasure to work with delivering newspapers, he treated me like son , and did alot for me , my gardian Angel fly high buddy and soar, god. Speed my dear friend whom I adore thank you , forever your in my heart.
True gentleman , and my Hero god bless you all live always
Kenny Meshell
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Such an honor to take care of your Mom and Dad. I’ve truly been blessed to have known them. Fly high “my man”.
May he rest in peace.
I’m sorry for all that are hurting from this loss. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Leo was how much he loved his wife. He was excited for everyone at Stillwater to meet her because she was the most beautiful woman inside and out that we would ever meet. He had so much love for his whole family
Lea and Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
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Jessica Stearn
Bless-
Ann & Kevin Schulte
Lea, Tony, Brett and the entire family,
I am so sorry for your loss and I am thinking of you. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but if he raised Lea, I imagine he was an amazing soul.
Maria and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My sincere condolences go out to the family of Leo Blandina. He was a member of the 1947 Iola, Kansas Cubs and he cherished the memory of that relationship for many years when we would talk on the telephone. He always asked about his former teammates and was always interested in what was happening or had happened to them. As the historian for the league it was always a great joy to speak with Leo and without my telling him who was calling he always recognized my voice. Unfortunately, there are no members from that 1947 team who can be contacted. Thus, Leo’s death was the end of a great era.