Jean Blessing

BLESSING, Jean Henry 85 of Englewood, passed away peacefully Friday, February 5, 2016 with his family at his side. Jean was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years Margaret Ann (Lux) Blessing in 2000. Jean leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 15 years, Dorothy (Scott) Blessing, nine children and their spouses, Christine Ann Martines of GA, Linda (Thomas) Reeser of Dayton, Janet Kay Burkhart of CO, Kenneth Charles (Alla) Blessing of MI, Maria Madonna Blessing of Dayton, Daryl Blessing of Kettering, Kevin Albert (Brenda) Blessing of Celina, Dean (Sheryl) Blessing of Enon, Angelee (Gary) Adams of New Lebanon. Also surviving are 35 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, 2 stepsons, Gary Magee of Englewood, David Magee of FL, stepdaughter Debbie (Randy) Smith of Englewood, sister-in-law Rita Murphy, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Jean was graduate of Chaminade High School Class of 1948, University of Dayton class of 1952 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, was a 3rd Degree Knight in the Marian Council Knights of Columbus 3754, and started and previously owned SAC International Corp. He had also owned B & B Tool and Total Tool Engineering Services. There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME ENGLEWOOD CHAPEL, 675 West Wenger Road, Thursday, February 11 from 6 - 8 pm. Prayers will be Friday morning February 12, at 9 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 411 East Second Street, Dayton with Fr. Angelo Anthony celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Messages of sympathy and support to Jean's family may be made at: www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. "Where are you going when you die"?