The memory of Michael F. Blanchfield of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, who passed away on September 17, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his significant other Carol DeFranco Blanchfield; his parents, Herbert Jude Blanchfield and Virginia Clare Blanchfield (Powers); and his siblings, Dennis Blanchfield, Herbert W. Blanchfield and Maureen Blanchfield.
He is survived by: his daughter Theodora Blanchfield (Calif) of Santa Monica; his sisters-in-law, Lee Smith Blanchfield and Geraldine DeFranco Hilla; and his sibling's children, Karen Blanchfield White, Elizabeth Blanchfield, Sharon Evanchuck and Edward Hilla.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial (530 High Mountain Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417). A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament (787 Franklin Lake Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417).