Max Bloom

BLOOM, M.D., MAX, 88, of Cranston, RI, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Feld) Bloom. They were married for nearly 60 years. Born in Providence, eldest son of the late Ise and Anna (Nathanson) Bloom, he lived in Cranston for more than 50 years. Dr. Bloom, a well-known and highly-sought cardiologist in private practice, was affiliated with several hospitals in the area. He retired in 1987. Dr. Bloom was a WW-II Army veteran, serving in the European Theatre as a medic. He was a graduate of Brown University and Yale University School of Medicine, and was a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He developed and instituted the first hospital intensive care unit in RI and helped develop, and remained an important contributor to, the cardiac care program at the Miriam Hospital. Dr. Bloom was an extraordinarily devoted and caring physician. He was also a Clinical Assistant Professor of medicine at Brown University's medical school. A lover of the arts and sciences. Devoted father of Ira Bloom and his wife, Deborah Ebner, of Wilmette, IL, Steven Bloom and his wife, Marti, of Needham, MA, and the late Paul Bloom. Dear brother of Eleanor Chason and her husband, Sidney, of Bangor, ME and the late Joseph Bloom, and his wife, Ruth Lee. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Samuel and loving grandfather (by marriage) of Laura, Hank and Alex. Graveside services were held Friday in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity. Shiva will be private.