Walter L. Blodgett, Jr.

Walter L. "Wally" Blodgett, Jr., age 51, of Groton, NY passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home after a brave and courageous fight with brain cancer. Born December 15, 1965 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of Walter and Florence Blodgett. Wally was graduated from Brooktondale Baptist School where he played basketball and was coached by his father and he later went on to coach the girls basketball program at Cortland Christian Academy.
Wally was the Manager of the Mirabito Store on Danby Road prior to his becoming ill. He was an avid sports fan of which some of his favorites were the Dallas Cowboys, Syracuse Orange, NY Yankees and NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He was a loving and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather and brother.
In addition to his parents, Wally is survived by his wife, Michelle Hora Blodgett of Groton, NY; his children, Joshua Blodgett and Victoria Blodgett; grandson, Owen Willis; sisters, Florence (Martin) Whitford, June (Jeff) Feller, Patricia VanBuren and Mary (Steven) Nann; stepchildren, Paige Rankin and Jordan Rankin and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call from 5-7 pm, Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 West Main St., Dryden, NY. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Brooktondale Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Hammons officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Groton Ambulance Fund, Cortland St., Groton, NY 13073 or Brooktondale Baptist Church, P.O. Box 144, Brooktondale, NY 14817 or Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.