Frank Joseph Blanding Jr.

rescue the boat people of Vietnam . Preceding him in death: his mother, Mrs. Lorraine Blanding and his godmother, Ms. Mary Mazzuca. Frankie leaves behind as survivors his father, Mr. Frank J. Blanding, Sr., his siblings, Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM, Mr. Dan Blanding (step-nephews, Jeremy, Nicole), Mr. Joseph Blanding (Marcy and nephews Noah, Drew), Mr. Paul Blanding, Ms. Lorraine Blanding (niece, Bella),his favorite aunt, Mrs. Virginia “Gia” Barth among other cherished surviving aunts, uncles, and his devoted cousin, John Defranco Jr. (Janet) as well as all his other dedicated cousins. He remained married to his distanced spouse Delia Blanding, with whom he retained a friendship. All memorials: Human Life International and the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Institute.(Wichita)