Frank L. Blum Jr.

Glenville - Frank L. Blum, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 30,2018.
Born in Schenectady on July 10, 1928 to the late Frank and Bertha
(Cambage) Blum, Frank was the President of Schenectady Paper Box
Co., later re-named SPB Industries. He was a past president of the Society
of Packaging and Handling Engineers. He retired at 55 and enjoyed
the next 30 years traveling both domestically and internationally,
and spending time at home with family and friends. Always social
and friendly, he was often seen onstage at Schenectady Light Opera
Company productions, organizing trips for the Woestina Young
at Hearts, involved with the Rotterdam Junction
United Methodist Church, or planning the next trip to Disney
World, his favorite destination. Frank was a graduate
of Mont Pleasant High School class of 1946 and was on the 50th reunion
committee. He had a lifelong interest in musical theater and
model railroading, often planning his travel to
destinations involving those interests. He always loved barbershop
quartet music and never missed a concert by the
Schenectady SPBSQSA Chapter.
Frank is survived by his wife Dorothy, his children Ellen (Donald)
Beaumont of Everett, WA; Kathleen Engel of Burnt Hills; Thomas
(Sally) Blum of Rotterdam Junction; and Carol (Joseph) Caracciolo
of Burnt Hills. Also survived by Gloria Blum, the mother of
his children, as well as grandchildren Derek Beaumont, Cassandra
Beaumont, Brian Engel, Evan (Katie) Engel, Joseph (Amanda) Caracciolo,
and Jillian (Brody) Savoie and great-grandchildren Roman and
Reese Savoie and Logan Engel. Brother William (Barbara) Blum of Scotia
also survives; predeceased by a sister, Margery Gene Gilbert.
Making children happy was one of Frank’s favorite objectives.
Should anyone wish to honor his life, contributions in Frank’s name
would be welcome to Make-A-Wish Northeast
New York, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.