Robert J. Bloom, 87, passed away on September 6, 2018. A long time Peoria resident, Robert worked as a diesel mechanic for Ray Lumber and Schuck & Sons. He loved fishing, camping, and building go carts, box kites, and helping people with any project they needed done. He was a beloved father and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Robert is survived by his children Sandy (Stephen) Szarka and Alan (Shawna) Bloom, grandchildren Angela Banks, Robert Bloom, and Shawn Bloom, great grandchildren Trevor and Katy Gregoire, sister Dorothy (Cecil) Parham, sister-in-law Mary Posey, and numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held from 1-2 PM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 followed immediately by funeral service both at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W Northern Avenue in Glendale. He will be laid to rest at Resthaven Park Cemetery.