Kevin Patrick Bianchi
May 5, 1973 – October 20, 2024
Kevin Patrick Bianchi was born in Mount Vernon, WA on May 5, 1973 and chosen, through adoption, by Stan and Sue Bianchi to be their second son. He was raised in Blaine and attended Blaine schools, graduating high school in 1991. Kevin was a scrawny, tiny baby who fought ear infections, asthma, and allergies in his early years. By 8th grade he cooly resembled Michael Jackson and grew from a teenage boy to a larger-than-life big man with a great big heart. Those who knew him growing up in Blaine remember a sweet boy—a kind and caring kid who lost his mother, Sue Bianchi, to cancer in 1993 forever changing the path that would be his very short life.
After graduation, Kevin worked in the food and beverage industry – working at the Olive Garden in Bellingham for many years where he met many of his closest and dearest lifelong friends. Kevin worked hard – leaving a legacy of love and lives intertwined; touched by his ability to encourage, serve, and inspire. His friends recall that Kevin had a way of jumping right into the middle of things and lightening the mood when things were tough. He was happy always with a great attitude and was someone you wanted on your team.
Kevin also attended the Art Institute of Vancouver where he pursued his love of drawing. He was a talented artist and was obsessed with superheroes. As he got older, he would draw the characters he’d housed in his imagination. While his characters were otherworldly, they were also relatable. They were passionate, complex, larger than life, and soulful. They were representations of his inner hero. Kevin’s superpower was his passion, kindness, and love for others. He was all heart. People who took the time to get to know Kevin found an immediate connection with him and often a lifelong friend.
When Kevin met Monica in 2004 he gained more love and family than he could have ever imagined, and Monica gained immense love because Kevin loved Monica as much as anyone could love another. They were married in 2010, eventually moving to Victoria, B.C. to be closer to care for Monica’s parents and Kevin worked for the provincial B.C. government.
Kevin learned he had pancreatic cancer in October 2023. It was a difficult battle and only made bearable by the love and support of his incredible warrior wife, Monica. Kevin passed away in the early morning hours of October 20, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. In the months leading up to his passing, Kevin was fortunate to spend time with dozens of dear friends and family from around the globe. It would be impractical to mention all of them, it was this amazing entourage of visitors who sustained Kevin – supported Monica – and was a testament to the love and caring Kevin had for the people in his life.
Kevin was greeted at the gates of heaven by his mother Sue and his papa Pat. He is survived by the incredible Punni family who accepted and loved him as a son; his fiercely loyal brothers Mike (Laurie) and Scott (Jo); step-brother CJ (Katherine); and his most devoted and loving father, Stan (Kathy).
Cancer sucks and Kevin would be honest and tell you this, but he would also remind you, “The best place to be is here and the best time is now – be excellent to each other.”
Donations can be made in Kevin’s name to the Blaine Food Bank, 500 C Street, Blaine, WA 98230.
