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Richard Bloom Obituary
September 19, 2025
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - Richard W. Bloom died on September 19, 2025, on Hilton Head Island, SC. He was 94.
Mr. Bloom was born March 19, 1931 in Concord, NH. He graduated from Muskingum College in 1953. He married Mildred Olsen in 1958. He was a math teacher at JFK Junior High School in Port Jefferson Station, NY for over 30 years until retirement in 1993.
Mr. Bloom is survived by his four children and spouses; Richard W. Bloom, Jr of Fort Yukon, Alaska, Raymond and Dorothy Bloom of Miller Place, NY, Robert Bloom of Shoreham, NY and Patti and Keith Yacko of Harve de Grace, Maryland; five grandchildren, Liana, Steven, Jeffrey, Keith, and Evan; and two great grandchildren, Millie and Beau. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred, his sisters, Jean Reimer and Joanne Speed, and brother Calvin Bloom.
A memorial service will take place on October 14, 2025, at 10 am at First Presbyterian Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Richard W. Bloom's life.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 or Friends of Caroline Hospice (non-profit Hospice care) 329 Friends Lane Ridgeland, SC 29936. Islandfuneralhome.com
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Dina Chester
September 30, 2025
Dick was such a kind soul. Rest in peace
Lois Snyder
September 30, 2025
He was such a wonderful man and husband. Rest in peace Dick.
David & Virginia Yacko
September 23, 2025
Dear Patty & Keith and boys,
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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