More detail on this person: Lawrence B. Blight, 66, of Vestal, went to be with his Lord on
Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Marie Blight and his aunt,
Florence Duffy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Christine A. Blight, Vestal; one son
and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Lois Blight, Endwell; three precious granddaughters, Emily, Kristen
and Jacqueline; one sister, Judith Blight, Brooklyn, NY; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and
Tina Blight, Luzerne, PA; two nephews, Thomas and Brian Blight. He was a member of Our Lady of
Sorrows Church, Vestal, was a retired employee of L3 Link Flight Simulation, retiring after 30 years
of service and a Veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army, with the rank of Chief Warrant
Officer where he was a helicopter pilot in the 101st Airborne Division of the 158th Aviation
Battalion (Ghost Riders). Larry was a lifelong aviator and enjoyed flying with Andy in their private
plane. Larry enjoyed taking his granddaughters to Unity Stables in Montrose for their horseback
riding lessons. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home,
511-513 East Main Street, Endicott followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows
Church, Vestal. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott. The family will receive friends at
the Allen Memorial Home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Larry's memory
may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from July 15 to July 17, 2014
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