Michael Sterling Blinker was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 17, 1967, to the late Eva Mae Blinker and James Tyrone Blinker, Sr. He was the sixth born of ten children and lived in Brooklyn, NY. One sibling, Lance Blinker, preceded him in death.

Michael attended Eli Whitney High School but received his G.E.D. from Eastern District High School. Michael was a brilliant person with many skills. He served as a NY Emergency Medical Technician and NY Transit Police officer. He was also an entrepreneur. He was a licensed barber who owned and operated a barber-salon in Queens, NY. He also owned and operated a video store in Brooklyn, NY. For the last 20 years Michael worked as a Charter Bus Driver for VTC Transportation Company. Michael had an incredible work ethic which was only matched by his generosity.

He was kind, compassionate, humble, intelligent and had a great sense of humor. He always put others before himself. He always gave his time, resources, and advice to anyone who needed it. He was a natural caregiver and became the prime caregiver for his mother when she became ill and his sister Kimberly until he became ill. Michael will always be remembered for his beautiful smile, love of motorcycles, cars, hats, and quest for knowledge. He loved languages and even learned Russian and Arabic. He enjoyed time with close friends and family. His favorite song was "Caribbean Queen" by Billy Ocean

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Michael is survived by: Siblings: Daryl Blinker (Theresa) of Spring Valley, NY; James Tyrone Jr. of NJ; Tracey Blinker, Edward Blinker, Kimberly Blinker, Jamal Blinker, and Steven Blinker of Brooklyn, NY; Nicole (Brandon) Collins and Zaynab Yvette (Jamal) Blinker of Boston, MA Aunts: Essie Neal of Washington, DC, Carol Ann (Ernest) Posey, Sallie Ann Neal of Buena Vista, GA Great Aunt: Muriel Neal of Brooklyn, NY. Uncles: Jerome (Ossie) Neal of Landover, MD; Otis Neal, Darrell (Carol) Neal of Buena Vista, GA. As well as a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. From the Creator we all come and to the Creator we shall all return. Michael, a most beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and colleague, returned to the Creator on Sunday, September 3, 2023.