Gerald Blinn

Gerald Blinn of Dingmans Ferry died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at his home. He was 79.

Son of the late Alex Blinn & Bella (Epplegrad) Blinn, he was born on Feb. 28, 1936, in Brooklyn.

He worked as a lithographer for the Amalgamated Lithographers of America in New York City. Crafting birdhouses in his workshop was a favorite pasttime. He enjoyed wood working, craft shows, flea markets and the New York Car Show. He enjoyed family gatherings and cookouts.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Dollolasa Blinn; two daughters, Michele Blinn-Barreiro of Hackettstown, N.J., Lisa Phillips and her husband, Dave, of Pomona, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Anthony J. Barreiro and his wife, Tara, Jesse Barreiro, Dan Barreiro, David Phillips Jr. and Olivia Phillips; sister, Sandy Landi of Port Jervis; two brothers, Morty Blinn of Levittown, Pa., and Stan Blinn of Florida; his former wife, Sandra (Zoback) Ciuccio; and two favorite nieces, Bonnie Miller and husband, Alan, and Dawn Landi.

Memorial services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Delaware Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps., 135 Park Rd., Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328; or Make A Wish Foundation.

Arrangements were by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis.