Stephen M. Blanda, Sr.

Stephen M. Blanda, Sr. age 56 of Maple Shade passed away. He was employed by Merchantville Country Club as a chef until leaving to care for his loving mother Jeanette Blanda (nee Dillon) who pre-deceased him on February 17th, 2015. Stephen was a lover of nature, camping and fly fishing and enjoyed playing the harmonica and guitar. He was a kind, patient and gentle human being, too kind for this world. Beloved husband of 13 years to Maureen T. Blanda, loving father of Stephen Blanda, Jr., Melissa and Robert Blanda, cherished grandfather of Stephen III, who was the apple of his eye, devoted brother of John and Jim Blanda, also survived by many nieces and nephews, and loving, supportive Aunt Margie Black and her daughter Donna Kenney, and Rosemarie Cuneno. A memorial mass for Stephen will be announced at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting marktilghmanfuneralhome.com