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WILLIAM BLOOM Obituary

BLOOM--William H., September 19, 2013. Son of the late Samuel and Anna (Pinsker) Bloom of Granville, NY, preceded in death by his dear wife, Barbara, and sister Shirley. Survived by four children, 10 grandchildren, and loving children-in-law, friends and cousins. Alumnus of Green Mountain College, Union College and University of Buffalo Medical School. Veteran of WWII and Korean War. After training at NYU and Mt. Sinai he was a neurosurgeon for 40 years on Long Island. Generous, with a gift for lifelong friendship, he was also heartened by the many lives he saved. Athletic, musical, and artistic, he loved writing and encouraged others to expand their talents as well. This world is a better place for his having been part of it.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 21, 2013.

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September 29, 2013

Will miss you Bill
You and Barbara where unique
Ro and Rod

September 27, 2013

May God be with you in comfort and care in this tough time of need. 1 Cor 1:3

September 27, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. May God bring much comfort to you in this time of need. 1 Cor 1:3

J. John Goodman, M.D.

September 24, 2013

Dear Bloom Family, I was shocked to read of Bill's passing. I first met Bill at Mt. Sinai residency program and we were life long friends. My sincere condolences to you all.

harvey manes

September 24, 2013

I was friends with Bill and Barbara for over 30 years. They were both unique and remarkable people. I went to Bill's book signing at Barnes and Nobles several years ago and read his autobiography. Besides being a genius he had a terrific personality and would tell interesting and funny stories about his life. I assisted him in many surgical procedures and was very impressed by his surgical ability. He actually taught me how to do neurosurgery. He was one of the best surgeons I have ever scrubbed with. He will be missed by me and his friends and family and all the patients whose lives he saved.He was a great man. Harvey Manes, MD

Christian King

September 22, 2013

Bill was a rare fellow indeed: so very accomplished; charming, affable & full of life. As a Green Mountain former staff member & alumna ('60), I'll remember always his never-failing dedication to the college. But more so, his dancing, whenever, wherever. He certainly did brighten many a reunion, and made us girls feel like each of us was the best partner he ever had!
Warm thoughts to all the family, and sympathy for this huge loss. But, he will live on.

Helen Marquiss

September 21, 2013

Dear Jeffrey and Jonathan ... how sad to learn another super GMC 40s guy has left us .. but hope he is with all his friends
and having another great reunion!
Ralph and I had such fun with your Dad and Mom - Barbara
was the only person I met who knew more about music
than my operatic tenor husband! And Bill was such a
dear friend to Ralph ... especially attentive when Ralph was
so ill.
You and the family have big shoes to fill!
My deepest sympathy and much love go out to you all,
Helen Marquiss

Margaret LaMura

September 21, 2013

He was a very sweet and wonderful man. He will be missed...

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