Obituary of Judith J. Bloom

Judith J. (Maring) Bloom peacefully passed away on Saturday August 30th, surrounded by her family and her youngest 4-legged fur baby Xena.

Predeceased by her parents, Fredrick and Gertrude (Nersinger) Maring, brother and sister in law Donald and Ruth Maring,   and sister Dorothy Maring.

Survived by her husband of 55 years, William J. Bloom Jr, daughter Penny Bloom (Marianne Thomas), son and daughter in law Christopher and Kellie (Hall) Bloom, and daughter and son in law Tiffany Bloom and David Zaft. 

Judy is survived by 5 grandchildren, Daniel W Pearce II, Codie J Bloom, Von Aaron Zaft, Jacob Zaft and Jessica (Zaft)  Antoine. Several nieces, (one of whom she grew up with as a sister, Eileen Farnan, and nephews. Judy is also survived by her longtime  friend, affectionately known as Aunt Patricia Cardwell. 

Judy was well known to enjoy her crocheting, many of you have an afghan or 2, sewing ( you may have seen some of her outfits), spoiling everyone with her plants, and of course she loved animals, even letting her kids have pets she was allergic too. Thanks mom! 

Judy worked for many years for the Arc of Monroe County where she spread her love of arts and crafts and gardening to the many individuals she worked with through skill building programs. 

There will be calling hours Monday September 8th from 10a-12p at Dierna Funeral Home, with a private burial for family and close friends directly after at Irondequoit Cemetery where she will be reunited with several family members. 

Please consider donating to the Arc of Monroe County in her name in lieu of flowers.