Michael J. Blazejewski Jr., he will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

OLEAN — Michael J. Blazejewski Jr., of Olean, passed away Saturday (May 9, 2026) at Olean General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born in Olean on July 26, 1950, the son of Michael Sr. and Ella Richardson Blazejewski. On Sept. 5, 1998, he married Paulette Prescott.

A 1968 graduate of Olean High School, he earned a BS in ceramic engineering from Alfred University in 1973.

Michael worked as a ceramic engineer for AVX in Olean.

He loved golfing, bowling, fishing and was a guitarist in a band.

Michael is survived by his wife, Paulette; four children, Jason Blazejewski, Jodi Luhn, Jaimee Blazejewski and Justin Blazejewski; grandchildren, Jadon Blazejewski, JJ Luhn, Julia Luhn, Johnny Luhn and Gabriella Vohn Stein; and two sisters, Cheryl Jennings and Debra Smith.

He was pre-deceased by his parents, Michael and Ella.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to VETOGA Inc. at www.vetoga.org.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home, 1303 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com.