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Lucille Blum Obituary
Rochester: Passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at UMD Medical Center in Baltimore surrounded by her children. Lucille was born the youngest of 5 girls, and one boy to George and Clara Smalt, of Rochester. She lived in Gates for more than 50 years. Lucille was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Elmira, NY and was a Navy nurse in World War II. She was actively involved and a past president of the Catholic Women's Club; a past president and member of The Women's Seton Group from St. Mary's Hospital, a parishioner and choir member at St. Helen's Church, a 30-year volunteer at St Mary's Hospital, a Girl Scout Leader and a lifetime member of Brook-Lea Country Club. She enjoyed travel, bridge, golf and going to the theater. An avid sports fan, Lucille attended numerous World Series with her beloved husband of 52 years, Frederic G. Blum Sr., who predeceased her. She was a very loving and generous wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Lucille is survived by her seven devoted children, Anne Marie Campbell (finance´ Sam Guinta) of Tampa, FL; Rosemary Smith (Thomas) of Richmond, VA; Katrina Blum-Katz (Laurence) of Arnold, MD; Frederick G. Blum Jr., of Pittsford, NY; Nancy Arena (Paul) of Manassas, VA; Susan Blum of Ashland, MA and Lawrence Blum (Lisa) of Ellicott City, MD. Lucille was a wonderful grandmother to Andrew Smith (Shannon); Leslie Smith Gupta (Nicholas); Anthony Arena (Cara); Emily and Richard Arena; Clara and Aaron Son; Abbey and Jack Blum and Lauren Lucille Katz. She was a great-grandmother to Caroline Smith, and a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend visiting hours Friday, January 13, 2011, 4-7PM, the Funeral Home of ALVAH HALLORAN & SON, 2125 Chili Ave. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Helen's Church, 310 Hinchey Road, January 14, 2012 at 11AM. Interment to follow, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Wayland, NY. In lieu of flowers, please donate a memorial contribution to Nazareth College, Office of Development, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 or The Marie Helen Drexel Association, c/o Sue (Gillette) Cooman, 8 Woodbury Way, Fairport, NY 14450.
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Barb Strine
January 25, 2012
Dear Anne Marie, Rosie and siblings, My memories of your Mom are from high school get togethers at your house. We all loved to play with "baby Larry"! Your Mom was so happy to have many kids around. I can remember her smile and laughter! The funeral mass was a beautiful tribute and I am sure she is very proud of her children and grandchildren. I sat with a woman I know from Spencerport, Jean Black, who said she knew your Mom from women's retreats and she was extremely fond of your Mom. My prayers are with you all during these difficult days. You all have beautiful memories to treasure. May the peace of God be with you all. Barb (Griffin) Strine, SAH Class of '65
January 20, 2012
Anne Marie and siblings,
We all know that God welcomed your Mom wih open arms. She was truly a wonderful woman. She left her mark on this earth. You will always miss her physical presence, but will have her spiritual presence. Paula (Schickler)
January 18, 2012
Rosie and family,
I am thinking of you at this difficult time and transition in all of your lives. The beauty of such a long life is the abundance of memories to share for years to come. Penny Barg
Jane & Dan Tasciotti
January 15, 2012
Condolences to the Blum Family. Mrs. Blum was the best. I remember her cheerful smile and friendly demeanor during my youthful visits to Greenbriar.
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Nicole Blum
January 14, 2012
To our Blum cousins,
Although we are distantly related and have never met, we still wanted to take a moment and express our condolences for Lucille's passing.
~Darren and Nicole Blum
Evelyn & Ronald Mabe
January 13, 2012
Katie and the Blum Family,
We are so sorry to learn about your mothers passing. We enjoyed meeting Lucille at the St. John's May Fair last year. She was such a joy to talk to. Our thoughts and prays are with each of you!
Ginny Heydens
January 13, 2012
Blum Family....Lucille was a long standing member of St Helen's and involved in many activities there. My son Gary went to school with Larry and my husband and I delivered newspapers on Greenbriar for 4 yrs. I was planning on serving as I'm on the funeral ministry, but am home with a virus that prevents me from attending her funeral. Loving thoughts to the family.
Mary Elizabeth (Smalt) Phelix
January 13, 2012
To the Blum family, We are sorry to hear about Aunt Lucille's death. We extend our deepest sympathies at this sad time.Your memories will sustain you forever. God Bless all of you. The family of Jim & Loretta Smalt
Chris Dougherty
January 12, 2012
Nancy, Paul and family I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
She was a wonderful, thoughtful person. Sorry I can not be there tomorrow but please know my thoughts are with you all.
Love
Lyn Brigham
January 12, 2012
Dear Nancy,
I am sincerely sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom. To you and your family, my sincerest sympathies. I will keep you in my prayers. You have a very special family and you will all help each other get through this and maintain your wonderful memories. Who knew we'd share so many of life's joys and sorrows when we met in the summer of 1976.
God Bless you & your family.
Love, Lyn & Bob Brigham
January 12, 2012
Blum Family, we are so sorry for the passing of your Mom, she was on great woman. Our hearts and prays are with you during this time.
Love Steve, Lori, Stevie & Matt Mollo
Biz Merkey
January 12, 2012
Dear Blum Family,
Please know how sorry we are about the loss of your Mom. We are good friends of Larry and Lisa and had the opportunity to meet your Mom on her visits to Ellicott City. It was clear how important her family was to her. She was a wonderful lady and we know she'll be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Biz and Keith Merkey
LindaAnn & Larry Joslin
January 11, 2012
To Katie and your entire family,
Larry and I are so sorry. We enjoyed meeting your Mom and laughing with her. Please know that each of you are in our prayers.
Rita Crabb
January 11, 2012
To all my Blum cousins. Annie, Rosie,Katie, Fred, Nancy, Sue and Larry, You Mom was a very special person to me. I will miss her dearly. She is now enjoying her reunion with those who went before her. What a legacy she left in all of you and your families. I am privileged to be related to you all.
God bless you all, Blum cousins. Love, Rita
Pat Bromley Grattan
January 10, 2012
To all the Blum "cousins" (my great grandmother, Catherine Hoffmann Schuster and your grandmother, Clara Hoffmann Smalt were sisters): My sincerest sympathy on the death of your Mom. I remember her fondly from St. Helen's and from all the times my dad, Vic Bromley, would talk about growing up and the Wayland connection. I am sure there is a big welcoming family reunion up in heaven now that she has arrived. May your loving memories ease you through the sadness of her passing. With my prayers
Rhonda Baddour
January 10, 2012
To Katie and family -
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet her. She is a delightful and wonderful lady. Although, I knew even before I had met her because she raised such an extraordinary daughter, my friend Katie. May your mother's memory always be eternal! God bless you all today and always!
Kyle Spencer
January 9, 2012
I feel very fortunate to have gotten to know the entire Blum Family over the years headed by the kind and loving matriarch Lucille. It is no surprise that she produced such a wonderfully special group of children which will always be her greatest legacy. I sent a check to Nazareth College today in her memory.
Misty Burkhart
January 9, 2012
To The Blum Family-
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all. God bless you during this difficult time.
Barbara (Weinhart) Terry
January 9, 2012
To my cousins,
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Lucille's passing. Have many fond memories of when we were growing up and all lived on Rugby ave. Your Mom was a special lady and was happy that I got to spend a little time with her at her beach house in Fla. So sorry that I can't be there for her service. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
January 8, 2012
Carolyn, our children and I am sorry to hear of Lucille's passing. We will miss our calming sunset evening sessions with her on the beach in Florida.
Bob Yelverton
Tampa
Anne Marie Campbell
January 8, 2012
Hi Mom! The Lord has ordered especially sunny and warm weather for you this week from your Florida home. We know the sunsets are your favorite and we will miss those days with you,especially Muffin!Your days are now all sunny and warm. Luv you,Anne Marie
January 8, 2012
To the Blum Children,
I'm so sorry to hear the news of your Mom's passing. She was one of the regulars in my Mom's (Bernadine Smith) bridge club and she & your dad often socialized with my folks. May your fond memories of her help you through this sad time.
Kathi (Smith) O'Brien, Annapolis, MD
Ellen McCorry Johnson
January 8, 2012
How sorry I am to learn of your mother's passing. The McCorry and Blum children certainly ruled the front porches of Rugby Avenue for a long time. We had such fun playing Flinch, dress up and all kinds of games. Your Mom always welcomed us no matter what the weather was. Oh, so many memories. I wish I could be there on Friday. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I have a feeling that heaven had a great reunion this week with Emmett, Mary, your Dad and your beautiful Mom. Love, Ellen McCorry Johnson, Southport, NC
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