Obituary: Edward C. Bloom, 93, Of Greenwich

Courtesy of Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home

Edward C. Bloom
AUGUST 16, 1930 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Born in Boston, MA, Ed was the son of Joseph Bloom and Madeline Levins. He attended Barnstable High School on Cape Cod and earned degrees at Harvard College and Harvard Law School. Additionally, he received a Master’s Degree in Taxation from New York University. He had a long, rewarding career as an international tax lawyer for General Foods Corporation, a career that allowed him to travel extensively. He worked for Philip Morris after they acquired General Foods and retired in 1991.

Ed enjoyed spending time in the Berkshires, especially at Tanglewood and The Mount. He had a home in Lenox, MA. He was a lifelong Democrat and was active locally for many years. He served on the Greenwich Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town of Greenwich Housing Authority. The weekly Lunch & Learn program of the Jewish Federation of Greenwich was a favorite of his. He was a member of the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eleanor “Ellie”, his daughter Emily (Michael) DeBruicker and his grandsons, Miles and Grady DeBruicker. He is also survived by his two sisters, Mary Hyman and Joan (Nicolas) Retsinas, nieces; Carol Williams, Nancy Hyman, Jennifer Retsinas MD, Amy (Andrew) Romero and his nephew Gregory (Julie) Retsinas.

He was predeceased by his parents and his beloved dogs, Jasper and Henry.

A memorial gathering and service will be held on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 31 Arch St. Greenwich, CT 06830. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Spence Chapin Services to Families and Children 120 East 16th St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10003 or The Jewish Federation of Greenwich One Holly Hill Ln Greenwich, CT 06830 www.ujajcc.org.