Arthur Richard Bland
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Arthur Richard Bland, age 85, of Bradenton, Florida passed away at home on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2022. He was born in Bronx, New York on March 21, 1936, to the late Arthur Joseph and Catherine Mary Bland nee Lombard. Arthur proudly worked for IUEC Local 1 as an Elevator Constructor.
Arthur reunites with his wife, Loretta Bland nee Borbely, who passed away December 2, 2021, and he is also predeceased by his brother Donald Bland.
Arthur is survived by his children Thomas (Michelle Czasjka) Bland, Arthur Bland, Edward (Eileen) Bland, and Laura (James) Conti; Grandchildren Christine, Mercedes, Zachary, Christopher, Ellen, Sarah, Alexa, Catherine, James, and Elizabeth; Ten Great-Grandchildren; and his siblings Charles Bland, Richard Bland, Kathy (Michael) Tobin and sister-in-law Marie Bland.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5750 49th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709, on Wednesday, March 23, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, and a funeral mass at Our Lady of Angels, 12905 State Road 70 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, on Thursday, March 24th, at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.