James Blatnik January 14, 1947 - October 4, 2025 (78 years old)

James Alan Blatnik passed away peacefully on October 4th, with his loving family close by. A devoted husband and father, James leaves behind his wife of almost 52 years, Sally Blatnik (née Grimmer), and their four children: Katie Rolland (Ross), Jeffery Blatnik (Terra), Gregory Blatnik (Sarah), and Michael Blatnik.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth (Betty) Blatnik, and his brother, Thomas Blatnik; cherished grandfather of Liam, Julia, Gabe, Ava, Izzy, Conor, Tommy, Cate, and Lily.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are suggested to the Berea Kiwanis at bereakiwanis.org A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday October 18, 2025 at the funeral home.

The family will receive friends FRIDAY (OCTOBER 17) 4-7 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS (WEST OF I-71)

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