Theodore G. Bloom

Judge Bloom hired me as a clerk in 1987, after an interview in which I was too nervous to say much, and he talked a lot about baseball.

Judge Bloom wanted my draft opinions on his desk before oral argument. With permission of the panel, he would file his opinion the day after oral argument in those rare instances where the appeal was especially ill-taken.

Judge Bloom once struggled with a recommendation for a former clerk who apparently had not performed well. We both...

Dear Mrs. Bloom and Family,
I was shocked and sad to hear about Judge Bloom's passing. He often spoke of his family and loved to chat about cases. I remember his delicious egg nog he would gladly make for our holiday party. He will surely be missed here in COSA. You and your family are in my prayers.

Dear Ones,

You are in my thoughts at this time of loss and change in your lives. May your hearts and minds be lightened by the love you hold for each other.

Janine

I will truly miss the smiling face and the great stories that you shared as you pass by my desk every morning.
Rose Rice
COSA

Judge Bloom will be soooo missed. Almost every morning he would come by my desk and tell me a story or kept me current on the news of the day. As payment for the story I kept him supplied with M & Ms.

I have only very fond memories of Judge Bloom. He was always soft spoken, always with a smile and a true gentleman. He loved his family dearly and would love to talk about recent happenings. He was a bright spot in my day and taught me the difference between responding when asked how I was doing by "well" instead of "good". He would say "I know you are good." This memory of him will always remain with me.
My sincere condolences are with his family.

Our M&M jar will be full without him. My deepest sympathy.

Mrs. Bloom and Family: I was so saddened to hear of Judge Bloom's passing. We saw him almost every day in the Clerk's Office at the Court of Special Appeals. He would greet us with a smile and share a story or two. We'd offer him bagels, cake and whatever other goodies we had. (Seems like we always had food.) Judge Bloom was kind and caring. He certainly was dedicated. He did not complain! What an extraordinary man. He always spoke so fondly of his Mary Lou. We will all miss his...