We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Alba Pitico Weir Blaine. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. As we plan virtual and in person gatherings, we will share details here. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
OBITUARY
Alba was born in a small town in Italy at dawn. (Her name, in Italian, means dawn.) She came to America when she was six months old with her parents and older brother. Alba lived most of her life in the Detroit area, marrying Edward Weir, and raising her children, Mary Ann and Dave. Late in life, after Ed passed away, she married John Blaine. Sadly she was widowed again and then made the decision to move to the Cincinnati area to be... see moreAlba was born in a small town in Italy at dawn. (Her name, in Italian, means dawn.) She came to America when she was six months old with her parents and older brother. Alba lived most of her life in the Detroit area, marrying Edward Weir, and raising her children, Mary Ann and Dave. Late in life, after Ed passed away, she married John Blaine. Sadly she was widowed again and then made the decision to move to the Cincinnati area to be near Mary Ann and her family. Alba enjoyed almost nine years in her condominium before she could no longer live alone. She lived the last five years of her life at Brookdale Kenwood.