Christopher Blea

Mr. Chrisopher Blea, 24 of Salamanca died unexpectedly Friday, May 13, 2016 at his home.

Born February 19, 1992 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of James Blea Jr. of Melbourne, Florida and Tashia Kurdi of Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was employed at McDonald’s in Salamanca, NY.

Mr. Blea was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed drawing.

Surviving besides his parents are: his loving companion, Samantha Tyger, a daughter, Naomi Blea, both of Salamanca, NY; 3 brothers, James Blea, Melbourne, FL, Robert Lane, Henry, IL, Steven Cardas, Indianapolis, IN; 3 Sisters, Natashia Parker, Henry, IL, Amanda Lane and Katherine Kurdi both of Indianapolis, IN; maternal grandmother, Katherine O’Shea, Indianapolis, IN; maternal grandfather, Claire Spurgis, Melbourne, Fl; paternal grandfather, James Blea Sr., Chino Hills, CA; paternal grandmother, Patricia Woodell, Melbourne, FL.

Friends may attend a funeral service Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York.

E-Condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.