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BERNARD BLOOM Obituary
Bernard Bloom (Age 76)
June 30, 1943 - May 19, 2020 Bernard Bloom died on May 19, 2020 of stomach cancer. He cherished his wife of 35 years, Tracy Ann Gipson (77); son, Aaron Bloom (51); daughter, Miriam Bloom (49); step-daughter, Michelle Mayer (53); and step-son, Ian Stewart (deceased); as well as countless neighbors, friends and family. With Tracy Ann and he built a life of shared beliefs in love for family and dedication to service. He loved her passionately; their love was profound.
Mr. Bloom had a long career as a public and private sector environmental engineer. He was a devoted believer in justice, community activism, environmental causes, the Brooklyn Dodgers, wit, agitation, and his family. He strove constantly towards equality and respect for all.
A renaissance man and critical thinker, Bernie believed in the power of asking questions and demanding answers. He was a true expert in many fields - metallurgy, meteorology, astrophysics, and air quality and health sciences - and one who had that truly rare ability to synthesize these fields for experts and newcomers alike. Pity the poor soul who sought brevity in his brilliance.
He believed love is action. From cleaning up the steel mills of Pittsburgh to helping to build the International Space Station; from gleefully sharing literature to championing local parks; from mentoring younger generations to bonding with new friends late in life, he made the world a better place. His intelligence was fierce and his love was abundant right to the end.
It never occurred to Bernie Bloom not to care. Nobody who met Bernie Bloom will ever forget him.
Join us for a live online memorial to be held this Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. EST at https://youtu.be/mq1AeaqOoRo
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Suzy Bialeck
May 28, 2024
I am still so happy that cousin Bernie reached out to our family and connected with us in his final years. He met with me and my sister in Brooklyn, shared stories and the family tree. It was great getting to know him. Love, Suzy Bialeck
Walt Meyer
June 4, 2020
Very sad news. I knew Bernie through our business relationship (electrical) and thought of him more of a friend then a customer. Very interesting character, always said what was on his mind and did not mesh words. Enjoyed his wit and sense of humor. Condolences go out to the family.
Rebecca Niswonger
June 3, 2020
Thank you for letting us know. Your dad was very dear to me. We were clients of his in Florida, 8 years ago. We had a problem in our house with a toxic spray foam insulation. Upon our initial phone conversation and your dad learning that we had a baby living in that toxic house, he was on a plane the next week to help us. Just this example alone showed me his heart. We had many good conversations with your dad. On one occasion we went to lunch and he wrote this down on a napkin in like a minute. I was so fascinated that I tucked it away in my purse and kept it in a special place in my closet.
I would sometimes call him and see how he was and always send a Christmas card. He was a very caring person and dear to my heart.
God Bless , Rebecca Niswonger
Daniel Kamm
June 3, 2020
We were classmates and good frients in the Engineering School of Washington University in St. Louis. We graduated together in 1964 and met again during the 50th Class Reunion.
N. Persaud
June 3, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Bernard Bloom. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
Mary Goldwag
June 3, 2020
Bernie was my husband's second cousin. When my husband, Ed, was a teenager, he babysat Bernie, who was a small child. They lost touch till Bernie grew up and developed an interest in genealogy. About 5 years ago he tracked down Ed as a cousin, but he and Tracy stayed in touch as friends. What a surprise -- and a gift -- to discover family only about 10 miles away! Bernie was an energetic and feisty man of strong enthusiasms, and he and Tracy were a blessing in our lives during Ed's final years. Tracy remains a blessing in mine.
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