GEORGE R. BLAHA, age 78, beloved husband of the late Mary Terese (nee Kahl); loving father of Karen Kalis (Chris) of Dallas,TX, George V. (Lora), Jane Vitou (Jim), Anne Watson (Michael) of Houston, TX and Ellen Minerd (Brian); grandfather of 15; son of the late Genevieve (nee Gavin) and George L.; brother of Mary Ann Leonard (Tom, deceased) and John (Nancy); uncle and great-uncle of many.  GRB, as he was known by all who loved him, lived the Ignatian motto of being a man for others. He did so much for so many, but few people knew of this part of GRB. Most knew him as a shrewd businessman, a tough competitor on the court, a devotee of Great Lakes Beer and a consummate gentleman. The son of a politician, GRB never missed an opportunity to make a connection. But unlike many politicians, GRB was as honest and true as they come. He is happy to be reunited with Sweet T and together they will enjoy walking through eternity. Safe home GRB.  Passed away January 25, 2018.  Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 30, St. Christopher Church (20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River) at 11 A.M. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, MONDAY 5-8 P.M.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimers Association (Research), P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194 or Malachi House, 2810 Clinton Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 or Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Rd., Parma, OH  44134.