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Murray Bloom Obituary

Murray Bloom, Murray Bloom, Cardiac Device Innovator, dies at 72... Loving husband, wonderful friend, gentle and understanding father and grandfather, intuitive, innovative and inventive entrepreneur and avid jazz enthusiast, Murray Bloom, aged 72, died peacefully this morning, Sunday, September 18, 2011. As the patriarch of cardiac electrophysiological instrumentation and himself a Horatio Alger type figure, Murray, under the banner of the company he founded, Bloom Associates Ltd., designed, manufactured and distributed cardiac stimulating, recording and monitoring devices used for the evaluation of arrhythmias of the heart. His designs helped usher in the modern era of cardiac electrophysiology. This niche business which distributed his products worldwide was sold to Fischer Imaging in 1992 and continues to this day as a part of the Fischer Medical Technologies product line. A jazz writer, arranger, player and producer, Murray's love of music took root at a very young age on the street corners of West Philadelphia and flourished throughout his life. His fondness for jazz added color, enjoyment and breath to his life, opening doors at Florida Atlantic University (the Jazz Department essentially adopted him) and within the Jazz community in Philadelphia which provided him a musical home. His arrangements has been played by many bands and immortalized on several albums. Born and raised in Philadelphia on July 24, 1939, Murray spent most of his later years in Villanova, PA annually migrating to Highland Beach, Florida each winter. Besides his wife Susan, he is survived by his daughters Celia, Pamela and Amy and his grandchildren Alexandra, Daniel, Anya, Emily and Sophie. He is remembered fondly by the many friends, associates and clients he met along his journey and for the innovations and inventions by which so many lives were saved. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Bringhurst Funeral Home, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bloom Fund for Cardiac Research and Education, University of Pennsylvania Development Office, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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Published by Main Line Media News from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Murray Bloom

16 Entries

Linda Knarr

September 13, 2020

I will always remember Murray Bloom with much respect and kindness. He was a wonderful person and a great employer. My husband, the late Skip Knarr truly enjoyed working for Murray all those years ago. Now they are once again together. God bless them and their loved one. ❤

Sylvia Lanza

September 17, 2012

Something possessed me to surf on Murray's name today, and I found he had passed away almost a year ago. My husband Dick & I knew Murray 50 years ago when Dick was a graduate student at Penn, and Murray was an incredibly creative technician. The two of them really resonated intellectually, and he was extremely helpful with Dick's research for the PhD. We always felt that Murray was the intellectual equal of any of the physicists in the department.

Add to that his incredible talent with music. I was in awe of that.

His biography shows that throughout his life he retained the creativity and energy in both of those areas. He truly was a unique individual, and I am so thankful that he was part of my life, even for a few short years.

Corey

April 15, 2012

Dad-
Not a day goes by without me thinking of you and missing you. Your influence is seen in all of us on a daily basis . . . even when we were in China, when we wanted "hot pepper sauce" and the waitress didn't speak english, we remembered you used to say "Ja la" meaning hot. We tried it and got the hot sauce immediately! Daniel now uses the word "lascia stare" when he tells me to leave Anya alone.
xo

Lou Spagnola

February 11, 2012

Dear Susan,
I just had lunch with Dave Gibble. I asked him to give me Murray's mobile number because I lost it. I couldn't believe that Murray passed away. He was such a wonderful man, and a true jazzer. I am floored by the news. I know I haven't seen Murray in a long time, but he was one of my favorite people. I am very sad, but I'm trying to think about the good times.
Lou S

Cihan

January 4, 2012

It is a big shame for me that I never had a chance to meet you but I heard about you and what you did from your granddaughter. You will always be remembered good by your family and people who you helped and treated. God bless you
Cihan

Amy Bloom

September 25, 2011

Dad, I love you so much and feel so blessed to have you as a father. You had so much love in your life and so many friends. You were exceedingly successful because you worked hard doing something you were passionate about! In the meantime you saved thousands of lives. You always told me it was in the struggle where you would find yourself and those words are with me daily. I agree. I hated to see you suffer (as everyone else did too) but you are at peace (i Hope). We will be in close touch with Mike, Larry M, Tim, Bea and especially Susan. All of our relationships have become much stronger because of you! People always tell me that I look like you. To me, that is the greatest compliment anyone could get. It's not just your appearance, it's your ability to hold a crowd without saying a word. It's the ability to present an absolutely caring, warm and honest human being. I hate that you had to struggle Dad but in your struggle I am starting to see that if you had not gone through that, you wouldn't have found yourself (i.e.getting Bar-Mitzvahed) and telling and sharing with those who were important to you. I will miss you every day Dad, but I am also grateful I did not have anything that I wished I had said to you! You knew how much you've helped me and how much I loved you. I also know now that you are very proud of all three of your daughters and that you love your grandchildren. I know you were trying to hold on for them as well (and of course for Susan). Susan loved you more than anyone else I could ever imagine. Please know that we will ALWAYS be here for one another, especially Susan. We love her just as if she were our biological mom. I know all three of us feel that way. You never have to worry about anyone! I hope wherever you are that you are feeing happy! I will always love and think about you everyday until I am laying next to you (hopefully in many more years). We are a very precious family! I love you DAD!

September 23, 2011

Your pain and sorrow are shared by friends.

May you find comfort in knowing so many care.

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Corey Langer

September 23, 2011

Susan: Murray fought his cancer with tenacity and courage. We will always cherish his memory. I'm really impressed by all he accomplished before this final illness claimed him. Our very best during this difficult time. - Corey Langer

Georgia Holmer

September 22, 2011

Dear Susan, I remember Murray very fondly and am sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences. Georgia (Papadopoulos) Holmer

Skip Knarr

September 21, 2011

Susan and Family, We were sad to hear the news of Murray's passing. Working at Bloom Associates was indeed a blessing. We all have fond memories of Murray's music, trains and the great 50th birthday celebration you gave him. The world lost a little bit of color on Sunday.

Jim Reibsane

September 21, 2011

Susan and Family, I was sad to hear of your loss. Murray will be missed. Jim, Kim & Jennifer

September 20, 2011

i am deeply sorry for your lost John5:28,29

September 20, 2011

Susan, you and Murray were very special people in my life. Murray is at a peaceful place now and with your strength time will help you to move forward. Charlotte Rhein

Sharyn and Bruce Cohen

September 20, 2011

Susan,
Many of us in Reading have missed you and Murray since you moved back to Philly.
We often talk of the gift he gave you of cooking at Le Bec Fin. He gave you many gifts but the best was his love.
Now we send our sympathy to you and your family from your "other" home.

Lee & Joan Blitman

September 19, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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