Born in Brooklyn on August 3, 1943, Rick grew up in Brooklyn , New York . He came to Brevard County in 1981 from Miami, Florida. Rick had a long career as an electrician with Florida Power and Light. He proudly served in the United States Navy and also volunteered his time with the Coast Guard Auxillary and the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse.
He was an avid football fan and never missed an opportunity to watch the Miami, Dolphins play. Rick was passionate about his boats and enjoyed taking voyages with his 41 foot Morgan Tristate named "Sail On". He was the proud owner of two powerboats named "Knot Home" and My Mistress", also. Rick traveled the world and visited all but one continent during his many transatlantic cruises.
Rick was nothing if not a food aficionado. He enjoyed authentic cuisine from different cultures. Among his favorite meals were anything with spicy ground meats or dishes served with shrimp or lobster...or both.
In his final months and years, Rick enjoyed the serenity of a good golf game.
Rick is survived by daughter Debbi Davis (Randy); son Michael Bloom (Dar); son Gary Bloom; son Todd Kelstein; son Brad Gillet (Jennifer); son Bill Gillet (Kay); and son Jason Gillet (Jennifer); grandson Chris, grandson Dustin, granddaughter Brittani, great granddaughter Kensli, grandson Jacob, grandson Alex, grandson Matthew and granddaughter Riley.
Rick Also leaves behind his significant other of 11 years, Ms. Karen Gillet.
A funeral service for Rick will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Life Event Center at Florida Memorial, 5950 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, Florida.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FloridaMemorialFH-Gardens.com for the Bloom family.
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