Obituary of Chad Matthew Blume

Matt Blume Sr., of Livingston Manor, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Johnson City, NY. He was 60. He was the son of Evelyn Dewitt-Young and John Brown, born on October 16, 1955 in Harris, NY. Matt worked as an Operating Engineer for Local 825. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. One of his most prized accomplishments was the pond he built himself that took him several years to complete, this pond is now stocked with Trout and you could often find him relaxing with a fishing pole in hand and pride in his eyes. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all he knew, he will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. He is survived by his loving wife Susan; his mother Evelyn; his children Matt Jr, Donald, William, Marshall and Jessica; several grandchildren; sister Barbara Blume; his stepsons Jacob and Colby; and niece Beth Blume; his in-laws Mr. & Mrs. Edward Leahy; his sisters-in-law Lise Leahy-Soltis, Lori Leahy, Marcia Leahy-Visconti and Wendy Benscoter; and several nieces and nephews-in-law. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Marshall and Barbara Dewitt. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 12 to 3pm at Colonial-Bryant Funeral Home, 29 Pearl St. Livingston Manor, NY 12758. Funeral service to follow at 3pm. Interment to follow at Lew Beach Cemetery, Livingston Manor, NY. Arrangements under the direction of Colonial-Bryant Funeral Homes, for further information call 845-439-4333 or visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com