Blake Ricky Grodi, 39 years, of Erie, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The son of Ricky and Lynn (Dusseau) Grodi he was born March 5, 1983 in Toledo, OH. Blake graduated from Whitmer High School and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 33. Blake loved his dogs, Abel, Lacey and Nico. He was known as “Uncle Blake” to all his family and friends’ kids.
Blake’s smile and laugh were contagious and he was always the sharpest dressed. Blake was the biggest Michigan fan. He was a positive person and God fearing with the most generous heart. He was loved by so many, but no one loved him more than his beloved mother, Lynn. Blake was fiercely loyal to his family and friends, this loss is devasting and they will cherish the love and memories forever.
Blake is survived by his mother, Lynn Grodi; brother, Chad (Melissa) Grodi; uncles, Jeff Dusseau, David Dusseau, Ronnie Dusseau, Jordan Dusseau and Alan Grodi; aunt, Marie DiMario; nephews, Ricky Grodi, Dylan Dusseau and Ace Grodi; niece, Jaedyn Dusseau; immediate cousins, Brooklynn (Mitch), Jolene (Kris), Jacob (Felicia), Travis, Chase, Ryan (Courtney), Derek (Melissa), Adrianna (Travis), Gaby, Bronson, his confidant Brooke Erswell and go to sister-in-law, Melissa. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Ricky Grodi; uncle, Dennis Grodi, cousin, Dustin (Brittany) Dusseau; grandparents, Floyd “Buzzy” and Clarabell Grodi, Mimi and Pippi Ronald Sr. (Noreen) Dusseau; aunt, Teresa Dusseau.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Forest View Lanes 2345 West Dean Road Temperance, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI where a service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.