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THOMAS BLUMBERG Obituary

BLUMBERG--Thomas. UJA-Federation of New York mourns the passing of our dear friend Thomas Blumberg, an exemplary leader who brought energy and vast wisdom to UJA and our partner agencies. Tom's philanthropic legacy as a vibrant force in the Jewish world lives on through the continuing efforts of his family. We extend our deepest condolences to Tom's children Ben (Susan), Betsy, and Karen (Jonathon Shaevitz); and the entire family. Linda Mirels, President; Marc Rowan, Chair of the Board; Eric S. Goldstein, CEO

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Leor Edo

July 9, 2025

Tom always had a smile on him, was smart, funny, witty, and cared about other people...always wanted to help others.
He will be sincerely missed but never forgotten.

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NY

Jul

8

Shiva

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

at Tom's apartment

NY

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