Alvin 'Al' Bloom, 93
DOVER - Alvin "Al" Bloom passed away June 20, 2022 at the age of 93. Larger than life, friend to all and the best role model, father, grandfather and great-grandfather anyone could ask for, Al will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his son, Bob (Sharon) Bloom; daughter, Karen (Bruce) Sider; grandchildren, Amanda Haugh, Alyssa (Jonathan) Polovoy, Valerie Bloom and Grady Sider; and great-grandsons, Asher and Zachary Polovoy. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Frankie.
Born and raised in Baltimore, Md., he was proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps and Maryland Army National Guard. He and Frankie moved to Dover in 1977 where they owned and operated Dover Jewelry & Broker for 28 years before retiring in 2005.
Graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Cemetery, 318 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown, MD 21136.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Bloom residence located at 159 Delshire Drive, Dover, DE 19901 on Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, family request contributions in his memory be sent to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc., Dover, Del., where condolences can be made via www.ambruso.com