Obituary of Thomas W. Bleyl

Mr. Thomas W. Bleyl Pops, 54, of Gloversville, died Tuesday at Bassett Health Care Facility in Cooperstown. Mr. Bleyl was born May 30, 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey, son of the late Thomas E. and Arlene M. Parks Bleyl. He was educated in Gloversville schools and served in the Marine Corps. Bleyl was a stay at home dad. He enjoyed riding his bike and sitting on the bench at the four corners where he observed nature and society. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Parkhurst Bleyl, of Gloversville, whom he married March 8, 1974. He is also survived by his children: Thomas W. Bleyl Tonya Ellis, Patricia Bleyl, Anna Bleyl Joel Sanderfan, Melissa Coty, Timothy Eagan and Steven Olsen, all of Gloversville, William Olsen, Sr. of Johnstown, Ryan Bailey of Troy, Kristy Daum of Meco and Jennifer Weaver of Amsterdam. Mr. Bleyl is additionally survived by a sister, Marie Ellis William of Cornersville, Tennessee; two brothers; William Port and Joseph Taylor both of Gloversville, six grandsons, eight granddaughters ?Poppy, we love you a bushel and a peck?, nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a granddaughter, Tashina L. Bailey. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 am on Monday, October 1, 2007 at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 28 from 3-5 pm at the Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St. Donations in his memory may be made to the Bassett Health Care Facility, 1 Atwell Rd. Cooperstown, NY 13326.