Robert O. Blondet Sr., age 67, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022.
Robert is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Milagro “Millie” Blondet; children: Robert Jr. (Natalia) Blondet, Adella Blondet, Alicia (Alec) Rosario, Evita (Michael) Malkimos, Lorna (Calvin) Suttles, Jr.; 13 grandchildren: Daniel (Stephanie), Jisette, Katerina, Alyssa, Emilio Blondet, Evangelina, Eliana, Mireya, Esteban Malkimos, Elias Rosario, Selah, Everly, Calvin Suttles; brothers: Eddie Blondet, Nelson (Alberta) Blondet and Jimmy Blondet; and sisters: Zoraida (Isadore)Hill, Lillian (Robert) Nixon, Yolanda (Carlos) Martinez, and Myrna (Alfonso)Ramirez.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents: Agapito and Carmen Blondet.
Robert retired from Inland Steel after 30 years of service. He was a member of Grace City Church and in his younger years he was a member of L.U.L.A.C. Robert also coached Junedale Little League, was on the prayer lines, men’s group leader, prison ministries and a deacon. Robert was a loving husband, father and beloved grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a caring and kind man and would help anyone in need. Robert had a true Servant’s Heart.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Grace City Church, 3801 Grand Blvd., East Chicago, IN 46312 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be on Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Grace City Church with procession following to Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN for interment. Repast to follow at 1:30 PM at CRC, 805 W 57th Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410.