Julian R. Bley, Jr.
August 4, 1952 - August 14, 2024
Julian R. Bley, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72. Born in Key West, Florida, son of the late Julian, Sr. and Catherine (nee Crossan) Bley, he was raised in Bristol Borough and was a Levittown resident for the past 14 years. Julian was employed as a 911 Dispatcher for the County of Bucks for 20 years. After retirement, he enjoyed working at the Yardley Country Club. He was an active member of St. Mark Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, attended daily mass, and was involved in the This Man Is You program. Julian was also a Life Member of Goodwill Hose Company No. 3 Station 52 and the Knights of Columbus, Council 906. He coached Pop Warner Football and Bristol Borough Little League. He enjoyed golfing and going to the shore.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Kathy (nee Demetor) Bley, his two daughters, Toni Bley and Kelli Bley, and his grandson, Styles Martin. He is also survived by his siblings, Joanne Grisolia (the late Philip), John Bley (the late Pam), Jackie Bley, and Joseph Bley (Andrea), his sister-in-law, Mary Bley, along with many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brother, Edward Bley, and his sister, Nina Bley.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Monday, August 19, 2024, 11am at St. Mark Church, Bristol Borough. Interment, private. Friends may call Monday morning from 8:30-10:30am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 215 Appletree Dr, Levittown, PA 19055 or St. Mark Church, 1025 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007.
Service Details
Viewing Hours
Monday, August 19, 2024
8:30AM-10:30AM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Funeral Mass
Monday, August 19, 2024
11:00AM
St. Mark Church
1025 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
In Memory of
Julian R. Bley, Jr.
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Michael Smith shared a condolence
The whole community lost a very great man in my opinion. Coach Bley was great coach mentor, and friend to me I will never forget what you have done for me dear sir. I love you coach Bley. RIP
8/16/2024
Elisa Alexeev shared a condolence
Blitzie loved you from the day you were born. I will love and miss you forever and a day. Aunt Elisa
8/17/2024
Dorothea McDermott shared a condolence
Kathy,my sincere condolences to you and your family.
8/18/2024
Anthony Rossi shared a condolence
From your Philly Style Pretzel family we will miss you coming in for your Pretzel dogs and talking baseball, football and golf. Condolences to your family and friends. You will be missed. Rest in peace 🙏.
8/18/2024
John Ruszin Jr shared a condolence
Jules , you were a good man and I am proud to have known you ! R.I.P., my friend
8/30/2024
Allen Cirard shared a condolence
Rest in peace my friend, enjoyed all the years working together.
8/16/2024
Cathy Marshall McCalister shared a condolence
My condolences to the Bley family on your loss of Julian.
8/16/2024
Mary Jane Cavanagh shared a condolence
Jules, you were a good husband to me and Kathy, you were a good father to Toni and Kelli you were a good PopPop to Styles, you were. Good brother,brother-in-law,uncle,cousin and friend. You are loved and will be missed by everyone who knew you. Rest in peace Jules
8/17/2024
Sobeia Aldridge shared a condolence
One of the best things about becoming a dispatcher was meeting you. The love, the stories, and the laughs is what I will cherish forever. Rest in Heavenly peace Jules. You will be sorely missed.
8/18/2024
Jackie Deblassio shared a condolence
Never thought id be here writing a condolences to you, my brother Julian(Blitzie), to me… but here I am.
I am lost for words, that probably surprises everyone. I’m sorry you left us , but I know, you are going to a better place. No more pain, back with mom n daddy, not to mention, all the others…
I have so many great memories with you as I was a child, they take me way back, n wished I didn’t give you such a hard time, but making me eat that tea bag, will last with me forever…
Sorry I’m not going to be there but know you are in my heart n soul, forever..
Blitzie, I will always have love for you…
Rest in peace, till I see you again…..
8/16/2024
Chris Bull shared a condolence
Jules, I am not good saying goodbye. I don't think anyone is. I enjoyed all the years we got to work together and all the stories we shared back and forth. I will cherish the time I was able to spend with you. I am forever grateful for the kindness you showed me and my family during my battle as well as my sons battle with Cancer. I really hate Cancer! You went above and beyond and I could never have repaid your kindness. My son still has the baseball you gave to him a couple years ago. I spent the last few days going back over the texts we shared, and it brought tears to my eyes. I feel very saddened by your passing. The world lost a great person. Wish you were still here. Rest in Peace Jules, you will be missed.
8/18/2024