Paul Joseph Bloom Jr.

Paul Joseph Bloom, Jr., 78 of Stafford passed away on Monday, 26 July 2021, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Paul was a 27-year veteran of the Marine Corps and a two-tour veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Air Medal with Bronze Star. Throughout his life, Paul was an avid golfer and devoted to family. He is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne; son, Joseph Scott Bloom; daughter, Heather Jenkins; three brothers, Robert Bloom, James Bloom, and Thomas Bloom; and two grandsons, Cooper and Nolan. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, 30 July 2021, at 5:00 pm at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel, with the family receiving friends at the funeral home from 3-5:00 pm. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and to honor Paul’s service, memorials may be made in his name to the Gary Sinise Foundation (Join us in serving America's Heroes | Gary Sinise Foundation). Online condolences may be sent at www.mullinsthompsonstafford.com.