Irving Richard Rosenbloom

Irving Richard Rosenbloom, of Palm Beach, FL, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was 89. In World War II, Richard was a B-29 Bomber Pilot and the first plane he rode in was the one he was learning to fly which was a Piper Cub. Part of his training as an Army Air Force Cadet took place at Elon College from 1943 to 1944 where he was stationed. He was part of the 325th College Training Detachment and he recently was featured in the Elon Magazine as a key to filling in the gaps in the history of Elon College in North Carolina during the war, which had been lost due to the war and lack of records available. In 1945 he was discharged from the service and immediately went to work in his family's clothing business, Richmond Garment Company. When he moved to Florida he started and ran Richard Rosenbloom Associates, also known as Southeast Buyers, Inc. as a broker of Ladies Apparel.

As a business man he was known for his word being his bond. He delighted in sharing his memories of the war and he served his beloved country proudly. Richard was a genteel man whose character drew others to him. He was completely devoted to family, faith, country, and his business. It was once said about him that "Richard's true friendship was not easily given but once given, it was not easily lost." He was described as engaging, charming, and affable. "He should have been Secretary of State" said his brother Danny Rosenbloom. He had the ability to make people feel special and would often share words of wisdom with those he met.

He was born on June 28, 1925, in New York to Frieda Vogel and Sol Rosenbloom who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Bernis Gold Rosenbloom of 19 years, daughter Amy Rosenbloom (Barry Weiss) of New York, NY, son David (Michelle) Rosenbloom of Pound Ridge, NY, four grandchildren (Allison and Michael Weiss and Paige and Dylan Rosenbloom), brothers Danny (Giovanna) Rosenbloom of New York, NY, Gerry (Connie) Rosenbloom of Coral Springs, FL, and Arthur (Jane) Rosenbloom of New York, NY, sister Erna Breiner of Lawrence, Long Island, NY, and step children Brett Gold (Dan Thompson) of Arlington, VA, Bradd (Pat Khouri) Gold of Riverdale, NY, and Cari Joscelin Gold of Los Angeles, CA, and five step grandchildren (Zoey and Max Thompson and Sam, Jill and Noah Gold) and many friends far and near.

Richard loved well and was well loved and shall be greatly missed from all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

A memorial service for Mr. Rosenbloom will take place at noon on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home at 5411 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. Following the service the interment will take place in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at Temple Beth El Memorial Gardens, 4900 Old Griffith Road, Davie, FL.

Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach, 139 North County Road, Suite 26, Palm Beach, FL 33480 or Temple Beth El, 2815 N. Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, FL 33407.