Robert "Rusty" Blossom

I am very sad to just now learn of Rusty's passing. I was Director of the HIV/AIDS Buddy Program, run out of the Visiting Nurse Association in Springfield when Margret and Rusty joined the program. Together, they held various assignments of People with AIDS, and also followed me to Northampton when I became the Director of AIDS Care/Hampshire County. Over the years, they became the "stars" of our program. We met every other week to discuss the joys and challenges of working with this diverse...

A long-very long- time ago, I had the exhilerating (and exhausting) experience of acting in several plays under Rusty's inspired direction. Never to be forgotten!

Sonnets sentences, and sentiment where never lost on the best English teacher. He embodied his readings and books. He pushed in a rude fabulous way that made you know just how rare his authenticity was. He cared, he cussed and he threatened us to learn baby grammar Or else. I hope you have that elusive comfort

Godspeed, Rusty! Your teaching talent (English, and drama, circa '63-'64 Frontier HS) was something else! Through you, I discovered there was indeed intelligent life forms outside So. Deerfield, MA. My condolences to his loved ones. ~Bobbie

I'm sorry to hear that Rusty has gone- he and Margaret were wonderful people. I am happy my family had the good fortune to know him.

To the family of Robert " Rusty" Blossom: After a difficult day at work I came home and read the newspaper. With all of the depressing articles about our world today, his obituary was a pleasant surprise. It made me smile and chuckle reading about the wonderful life he lived. He seems like an amazing person and I only wish I could have met him. My sincere condolences to the friends and family who lost this man. Though he is now gone I am sure he is not forgotten as it seems he left quite a...

We will miss you, neighbor, and all of the interesting conversations we've had over the years. Our condolences to your family. You were one of a kind, for sure!

You were an awesome teacher, Mr. Blossom! Like so many teachers at The Tech you helped inspire me to take up writing and art and music and to explore this awesome world. Rest in peace!

Blossom you were a great teacher !!!! It was never a duh moment in your classroom. You will be missed greatly. Rest in peace blossom