Honeoye: 4/23/55 – 7/31/16. John passed away at home after a long illness. Predeceased by parents George and Dorothy Blair. Survived by his loving devoted wife of 40 years Patricia Blair, son George (Bridgette) Blair, daughter and caretaker Chrissy Hill. 5 Grandchildren; Sidney, Ava, Johnny, Gordy and Abby. Sisters; Patti Wagner, Kim (Glenn) Richardson. Step siblings; Wanda (Mike) Boyd, Mary Jane (Ed) Voelker, Doug (Shane) Blair. Mother in law Joan Hogan. Sisters in law; Irene (Dave), Cora (Richie), and Kathy. Brothers in law; Jack (Susan), Chris (Charlene), and Earl. Also, many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to his dear friend Joe Schmitt.
John grew up a country boy. His hard work ethic started young with horses and hunting. Body work was not just a trade; it was a passion. In his sixty-one years he accomplished more than many dream of. His devotion to his family will never be forgotten. He was loving and kind to both humans and animals. John rested easy knowing his son continues his work by running the family business of John Blair Enterprise, Inc. DBA Clars Collision.
Friends may call Friday, August 5th from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Kevin W Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye where services will be held Saturday at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Colony Caregivers, PO Box 12, Shortsville, NY 14548 or www.thecolonycaregivers.org. To send condolences please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My dearest brother Johnny. It has been 15 months since you told us goodbye. I think of you often. The way you lived your life YOUR WAY, I value that so much. You lived and died on your terms. When i think of you i smile with a few tears(of course Kimmi has to cry) I know you didn’t like to see anybody cry. My world seems empty without you, MA and daddy not here, but I take comfort in knowing that you are all together again. Please take cate of mommy and daddy until we meet again. I love you. Kimmi
Dear Johnny i can’t believe you have been gone 8 months already. There are so many things i see, watch, hear things that i never had the chance to tell you how much you really meant and meen so much today. You are my big brother, my protector when i really needed it. I LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY. IT STILL FEELS LIKE ITS JUST NOT RIGHT OR TRUE. LOVE YOUR LITTLE SISTER KIMMI
Patty and family,
I am sorry for John’s passing, but so glad for having him in the lives of many Honeoye “folks”! He was a great man and father. His kind ways, and sparkling blue eyes will be remembered…….he will now rest in peace.
John was such a good man. His blue eyes reminded me of my Dad’s eyes ~ a soft blue that was so unusual. Our thoughts, cares and prayers are with those he loved. Celebrate that he was in your life and he is at peace, no more pain.
Rest in peace Johnny
Rest in peace John
Patti, George, Chrissy and sister Patty,
I have known John for over 50 years, he had his father’s blue eyes. He was an amazing person, always taking care of his family.
May he rest in peace and know that he is no longer in pain or suffering. My prayers are with you all. He will be missed by all.
Johnny repainted my 69 Z / 28 we became friends after that, and went to many car shows . He was a very kind man our condolences to the family.
Johnny RIP my friend.
To Johnny’s family, My heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of Johnny. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. With sincere sympathy, Mary Jo Watson
George, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this period if great loss.
George:
Very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Your dad was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Brother dear, Rest peacefully Johnny! I miss and love you very much! I cant believe that you are no longer here with us anymore. You touched so many lives while you were here. you loved with your entire self. There will never be another to take your place. My heart aches that I wont see your beautiful baby blue eyes again, but more for those you leave behind. No more pain and suffering now, I know you are with mommy and daddy. until we meet again Brother dear!! I love you!! Love, Kimmi, Glenn, Cody and Alyssa
so sorry for all of your loss ,just know that he is no longer in pain an looking down on you all with those beautiful blue eyes. whenever i see a kitten i’ll be thinking of him an his love of them , i think he would have spent his last penny to make sure they were fed, that’s the kind of loving caring man Johnny was .Johnny alway’s had what you needed an vice versa, all the old car part’s an time for a joke miss you alway’s
Pat, George & Chrissy,
I’ve known John my whole life, we used to spear suckers in the old days. He fixed and painted my Dakota so many times that he said I had finally got a complete repaint. He always had a joke or smile and one of my fondest memories is when we all went to a Silver Lake Cruise. Great times and now a great loss for all of us. John will never be forgotten and to his family Mary & I bestow our blessings and love on you and a very good man. May John rest in peace as the caring man he was.
I knew Johnny as a teen many years ago, he was a lot of fun and full of life. May Johnny rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss rest in peace
Wow , What a guy, I will always remember John as a kidder, a blue eyed man, with that twinkle in his eye, Whats he going to do now !!! His love for Beautiful,FAST,CARS, and ,His loving,fighting spirit !! John was always feeding and taking care of feral cats,,,that softer side , I never really knew the amount of pain he was in,,John always greeted me with a smile,and yes,o.k. Woman,what did you do this time !!!! Ha ha,yup the tree came and hit you in the ass…!!!!! Don’t worry I gotcha covered..The world is truly at a loss,and all of us that loved John,,He was an inspiration to us all !!! Ride ,Fast and Furious ,My Brother, Nothing can hurt you now…..Love and healing Light ,to Johns wonderful Family…
Such an amazing man. He will be missed by so many as he has touched the souls of many in the town of Honeoye.
Some of my fondest memories are of the time we all went camping together in the thousand islands. I have many pictures of my father and John holding all the fish they caught that day. Plus all the racing picture of the two of them working on the old 57j. John will live on through our memories and in the hearts of many. My deepest condolences for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything.
We are so sorry for your loss. John was an wonderful human being with a huge heart and a great sense of humor. He’d get that twinkle in his eye and you know he was gonna bust on you. He will be missed!!!
Memories of Johnny as a child growing up in the Blair/Knutowicz family are with us always. Fly high, Johnny.
Lisa, Ed, Beth, and Damion Jackson (Weezy’s granddaughter & family)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Patti, Joe and Family (Louise’s granddaughter)
Rest in peace baby brother I love you and will see you again someday.
A nice man ,so sorry for your loss
My heart and thoughts have been with you all. Your father was a staple in the Honeoye community and will be forever missed. I pray that he rests in peace and that you all have the strength to get through this extremely difficult time. If there is anything that the Levesque Family can do, we are always just a phone call away. Hugs to you all.