Resident of San Jose

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth (Kenny) Michael Blase. Kenny was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Hewas an incredibly devoted son to Alfonzia (Allie) Blase and Kenneth Robert Blase (predeceased); a loving brother to Julie Lazzaro, Natalie Sequeira, Brian Blase; brother-in-law to Ron Lazzaro; a kind and generous Uncle to Al and Vanessa, Adam, Ricardo, Owen, Samuel, Mia, Ronnie and Tara, and a very special Great Uncle to Liv.

After many years of construction following High School and College, Kenny enlisted in the United States Army.

He graduated from Fort Benning, GA and then went to The Carolinas where he earned his wings Airborne as a U.S. Paratrooper. Then to Alabama and received his Certification in Drones. As Sergeant, he then joined with the Elite 10th Mountain Division of New York as a sniper and served two tours to Iraq. Serving his country was one of the proudest accomplishments in Kenny’s lifetime. He received countless medals during his service to our country.

He purchased his first home in Incline Village, NV. It was there that he used all of his craftsmanship talents to improve his own home. Years following he enjoyed spending summers in Incline with his mother, whom he loved dearly. He was a true adventurer who enjoyed dirt bike riding, surfing, fishing, skiing, bicycling, talking about history and most of all just being with his family.

He will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity, but most of all for his beautiful smile that warmed the hearts of all who knew him. Forever inour hearts. He left us much too soon.

Private Services were held on December 19, 2024 under the direction of LIMA-CAMPAGNA-ALAMEDA MISSION CHAPEL. Interment with full military honors at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.