Ivan Blavatskyi
1887–1963 (age 76)
Biography
Ivan Blavatskyi, born in 1887, proudly carried his Ukrainian heritage and faith into every gathering, enriching his community with traditions, music, and generous hospitality. He helped families maintain their cultural roots while embracing new beginnings in their adopted home.
Ivan was a steadfast member of the St. Mary Ukrainian congregation, always the first to welcome newcomers and the last to leave a community supper. He found eternal rest at St. Mary Ukrainian Cemetery, where his memory is honored by the faithful he cherished.