Walter F. Blampied Jr

Walter F Blampied Jr. Middletown New York February 13, 1933 - August 5, 2025 God called a sweet, gentle man to heaven in the early morning hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, while he was resting peacefully at home as per his final wishes. He was 92 years young. Walt was born, the only son of Walter Sr. and Dorothy (Sutherland) Blampied on 02/13/1933 in Middletown New York - and was a lifelong resident of Middletown. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a friend to all others who knew him. Walter graduated Middletown High School in 1951. He then served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War but surprisingly he never learned how to swim!! Upon leaving service, he became a Pipe Fitter by trade and joined local union 373 UA - Plumbers & Pipe Fitters of Newburgh. Walt was a dedicated worker who often had to travel wherever he was needed, including a trip to Galveston, Texas with his family in order to work on an oil refinery. For years he was a member of the Orange Runners Club - and ran almost every single Orange Classic 10k and 5k road races. His greatest accomplishment was completing the NYC marathon at age 60. Walter lived an active & healthy lifestyle and would often be seen biking the heritage trail or jogging around town. He participated in a few long-distance bike riding fundraisers, bowled for many years on the Ontario Fire Company men’s bowling team and was also a regular and could be seen working out at several local gyms. After a good work out - he would often meet at Broas' for coffee and good laughs with his buddies. Walt will always be known for his kind heart, his warm smile, and his ability to remember long funny jokes which he shared with anyone who was willing to listen. He was extremely easy going, didn't complain ever and never spoke a bad word about anyone. Walt had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh that even strangers noticed and admired. He maintained his light-heartedness even in difficult times and thru his illness. Walt and Sandy were frequent travelers. They enjoyed cruises, family trips to LBI and traveling overseas. However, his most cherished destination was the Isle of Jersey, England. Which is where his father was born. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Walt was a Mason with the Hoffman Lodge Masonic Temple in Middletown for 70 years. In 1963 he became a proud Firefighter with the Ontario Hose Company #5. During his 62nd year membership with the Ontario’s, he served as Captain, President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Trustee. He proudly created and donated a plaque for the historical "Fireman Joe" statue in downtown Middletown. He was recognized by the Ontario’s as "Sportsman of the Year", "Ontario of the Year" and was the 7th division Marshall in the 2015 MFD fireman’s parade. He was predeceased by his mother Dorothy and his father Walter Sr., his grandson Benjamin David Blampied. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Sandra L (Pietrewicz) Blampied, his daughter Janet McCarey and her husband Mark, his daughter Michele Giannino and her husband Frank, both his son’s Kevin Blampied, David Blampied and his wife Laurie. His grandchildren Joshua Blampied and his wife Melanie, Glenn Gilson and his wife Megan, Jenna Andersen and her husband Nicholas, Allister Blampied and his wife Vivian, Mark S McCarey, Samantha Gilson, Michael McCarey and his husband Gudmundur Olafsson, Jessica McCarey, and Jason Blampied. His great-grandchildren Ester Gudmundsdottir, Jamie Ryan, Olafur Gudmundsson, Briella Gilson, Greyson Gilson, Genevieve Blampied, Brooke Andersen, and Levi Andersen. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces & nephews. Rest assured that through the pain, the hurt, and the now total emptiness that we feel from your loss, that our sweet Walter will remain in our hearts forever. We will always treasure our memory of him sitting in his recliner while sipping a good blackberry brandy with his loyal feline friends, Ralph and Olive on his lap. Memorial services will be held from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Martinez-Morse Funeral Home located at 33 Railroad Avenue in Middletown New York. In his memory, donations can be made to the Ontario Hose Company #5 and/or The Wounded Warrior Project.