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Robert Blomberg Obituary
Robert "Bobby" W. Blomberg, Jr., 50, of Phoenix, earned his angel wings on November 22, 2011. He was born and raised in Natick, MA. Bobby is survived by his mother, Phyllis Simm (Russell); father, Robert Blomberg, Sr. (Janice); sisters, Kimberly Bonadio (Michael) and Debra Freeman; daughters, Lindsey (23), Brittany (21) and Emiley (18); granddaughter, Gemma; nieces; nephews and his soul mate, Karen Bingham. He was a very kind-hearted and loving man who valued and loved his family and many friends. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM, with funeral service at 7PM, Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to leave online condolences.
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for Robert Blomberg
Susan Rockstad
December 10, 2011
Bobby truly knew what it meant to be a friend. He had a genuine, caring heart and wasn't afraid to show it. I admired him for his positive attitude and how proudly he spoke of his daughters. I will greatly miss his presence and consider his passing a great loss. I also consider myself fortunate to have known him and was able to share a part of our lives together.
Robin Colburn (Blomberg)
December 5, 2011
I am so sorry to hear the news. His girls.............. oh how he loved them !!!!!!
He also was loved and will be missed
Patricia Grassey - Agranoff
December 2, 2011
No one gave a better hug than Bobby. When he gave you a hug, he meant it.
Shelly Miles
December 2, 2011
Bobby,
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity recently to reminisce with you; many great memories I will treasure always. Lindsey, Brittany, and Emiley.. I am so sorry for your loss. Your father loved you unconditionally and immensely; he told me often and he will live on in your hearts forever. Bobby, I will miss you...See you when I get "home".
David DiBona
December 1, 2011
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible news. I will miss you. Your memory will always bring a smile to my face. My sincere condolences.
Kim Bonadio (blomberg)
December 1, 2011
I'll miss you so much ... So sad you're gone.
"kimmy"
Connie Lambert-Brevik
December 1, 2011
I was so happy when Bobby friended me on facebook after all these years, so sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family,
Jimmy Tatten
November 30, 2011
Bobby B, Is and always be one of my favorite people and good friends way back from before Center school days .He lived at full throttle always.To his girls and family i hope you find comfort in knowing he will be misserd dearly,loved always and never forgotten. Jim Tatten, Natick Ma.
November 30, 2011
Bobby,
To hear the news of your passing is very sad. We were best friends for many years growing up, no matter where we were we found a way to reconnect. Thank you for all the laughs and great times. I'll miss you very much.
Bobby Martin
November 29, 2011
To Bobby's Family & Friends,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bobby's sudden passing. Friends from way back we shared many good times together. He was a great guy and lived life usually going about 100 miles per hour. That is the way we will always remember him, big smile even bigger heart. Earth's loss is now a big win for the angels in heaven. Our sincerest condolences during this difficult time.
Susanne & Kevin Beatty
Steven Hewins
November 29, 2011
Bobby, My old friend and pal . its seems like yesterday That we back at center school 4th grade running the in halls. You truly will be missed. God bless you and your family...
Tom Falone
November 29, 2011
Bob,
It hurts to think of you not hear. We had been friends since Jr. High School. You were the type of person that told it like it was, no sugar coating it. You once told me that if anything happened to you play I'm a Monkey by the Rolling Stone because thats you. Today I played it thinking of you my friend. You will be missed.
Isabel Bagioli
November 29, 2011
Lindsey, Brittany, Emiley, Karen and all of Bobby's family and friends...so sad to hear the news. Our hearts and prayers go to you and a little bit of comfort to know he was such a sweet, compassionate and gentle soul. He will be missed...
James O'Kane
November 29, 2011
Karen and family,
I met Bobby last year at Lifetime and we became instant friends. We would work out together, have breakfast after he tortured me in the gym and laughed a lot. He called me "brother" and "soldier". We went to Church one Sunday and shared our thoughts on the Gospel, I wish I would have invited him more.
Bobby was a friend like no other and I will miss him dearly. They gym feels empty and cold without him, althought I know he is watching me to make sure I don't cheat !
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
RIP brother.
Maureen Verna
November 29, 2011
to Bobby's family & friends...
I am sad to say I did not know Bobby that well but I remember him from Natick High School and he was always smiling and enjoying life. May you find comfort in your memories. God Bless!
Dave
November 29, 2011
My deepest condolences to Bobby's family and close friends. I met Bobby a few months ago at Lifetime Fitness. Bobby was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to the early morning workout crew as he was always upbeat and encouraging. He told me on several occassions that he felt his mission in life had become to help and inspire others, and while he was doing so daily, his passing will be a loss to many who did not have the opportunity or privilege to know him. God's blessings to Bobby and his family.
Kenneth Gidney
November 29, 2011
Mr Robert Blomberg,
My e-mail friend I'm very sad to have seen this on a friends facebook wall, make me very upset and sad to learn you have passed away, your honest, loving and caring ways will stay with me and your uplifting weekly e-mail brought a smile to my face.... You will be missed my friend...
Dan Cormier
November 29, 2011
You'll be missed Bobby! Meeting you at about 8 or 10 years old, I knew I had a friend for life, and although we only hung out for a short time as kids, I always knew you'd be the same guy whenever we'd meet up over the years. You were always smiling and had something funny to say, a quality we both share and proud of. If only there were more people like you out there the world would be a much better place. You may have left this planet, but life has just begun. See you later Bob!
Linda (Kelley) O'reilly
November 29, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sue McCormick Wilson
November 29, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby. I remember him well from being with his sister Deb over on High Street in Natick. Prayers to the entire family...
Kenneth Paul
November 29, 2011
Very sad to hear this news. Bobby was a great guy and we had a lot of fun hanging out in the years after high school. I was able to hook up with him again recently through Facebook, which was pretty cool. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Debby, and to the family. I have a lot of great memories of Bobby and was fortunate to have been his friend.
NIMOY THORN
November 29, 2011
WOW! I have only known Bobby for a few months. Was his next door neighbor. Since June 3rd 2011. Am so sorry to find out such news. He seemed to be a healthy guy. My condolences go out to the family.
Anne
November 28, 2011
Although I did not know Bobby well, I had the pleasure of being greeted by him every morning at the gym with a smile and some kind words. I know my words cannot possibly comfort you in this most difficult time but please know that your father, son, partner and friend was admired, respected and appreciated by so many people; he had a positive affect on many in his short 50 years. God bless.
Bill Eikost
November 28, 2011
I was saddened to hear the news of Bobby's passing. I moved to Arizona in 1997, and Bobby became one of my first new friends. We worked together for four or five years. His spirit and "can do" attitude amazed me. I stood by his side after his ATV accident, and was completely blown away by how determined he was to get well and move on with life. Those were rough times, but Bobby persevered.
What I will remember most about Bobby is his great sense of humor. He loved telling jokes, and sometimes even pulling a prank or two. One of those will be with me until we meet again.
You are gone too soon my friend, but you will NEVER be forgotten.
Kyle Waggoner
November 28, 2011
Bobby,
I did not get to know you well but we did share one thing in common and that is that we both loved Lindsey with all our hearts. From the times we did get to speak, you were always a kind and gentle man with a positive outlook on life and appreciative of the things you had. It is a shame you didn't get to spend one more Thanksgiving here with your loved ones because I know you are the type of person who truly celebrates and thanks God for all of the things you had in your life. You are certainly going to be missed by your friends you made along the way but most of all by Karen and your children who miss you dearly already. We all know you are in a better place now looking down on everyone and that can give everyone some solace.
Go in peace and we all will remember you for the great man you were and the legacy you leave with all of us!
Best wishes always,
Kyle
PS: I will be missing all of the funny and cute emails you used to send us :-)
November 28, 2011
To all who were close with him-
I was lucky enough to know Bobby from the gym. Always smiling and always a good part of your day. Although I only knew him through 5 minute sections of AM chit-chat it was obvious this was a man who loved his life and everybody who was blessed to come in contact with him.
God Bless and prayers go out to family and friends,
Cory
lindsey blomberg
November 27, 2011
Daddy,
Words cannot describe the way that I feel right now. I miss you dearly and wish that I could hug you just one last time. I know life is full of unexpected events but I can't help but wonder why it was your turn to go. I know that mourning is an essential part of losing a loved one but the day you passed away; a piece of me went with you. You were a great father and loved by many. I will miss getting your sweet text messages that made my day that much better, I will miss your emails that brought a smile to my face and I will most importantly miss being able to tell you how much I love you and that you were a great father. No matter how many people tell me how sorry they are for my loss or how many condoling messages I receive, in the back of my mind I still can't accept that I won't ever be able to see or speak to you again. I know you are watching me from heaven and that thought in itself has gotten me through each day.
Love you and miss you dearly,
Lindsey
lindsey blomberg
November 27, 2011
Karen,
I cannot thank you enough for everything that you have done the past few days. I miss my father dearly and I know he is in a better place watching down on us from above. I'm very happy he had such a wonderful woman such as you in his life.
RIP Daddy, Love and miss you
November 27, 2011
I knew Bobby from the gym, as well. Real nice guy, will be missed aroound these parts. He understood life, and hope it will keep him peaceful in passing. All my blessings to his family and friends.
Chad (Scottsdale, AZ)
jill and ben herbert
November 27, 2011
We knew Bobby from the gym and he will be sincerely missed. When he talked to you he always looked you straight in the eye and you knew he really cared. What a cool guy. Rest in peace, Bobby.
Marcello & Annette Borgetti
November 27, 2011
Karen, may the love of your friends and family as well as your many pleasant memories carry you through your grief.
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