Louis Bloom

Funeral:
Sunday, August 17, 1:30 PM.
Graveside at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt Vernon Hwy NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Shiva:
Sunday from 6.30-9.30 pm (minyan 8pm) at the home of Helen Stanley
(920 Edgewater Trail 30328)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at the home of Karen and Amnon Porat
(1320 Kittredge Court 30329) from  6:30pm-9:30   (minyan 8pm) 

Wednesday from 6-9 pm (minyan at 8pm) at Congregation Or Hadash
(7460 Trowbridge Road 30328)

Shacharit Monday - Friday at 7am, Shiva visitors 10am to 2 pm at home of Karen and Amnon Porat
(1320 Kittredge Court 30329)

Louis Bloom
December 25, 1935-August 15, 2025
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Louis Bloom, 89, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, August 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on December 25th, 1935, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Ida and Joe Bloom, he was the eldest child, with a brother Harry Bloom z”l and a sister Helen Stanley. Louis worked together with his father and brother in the family jewelry business, Karlin and Bloom, and he immigrated to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1979. 

Louis was an amazing partner, father, grandfather, and friend. He always had a smile on his face; he was giving and selfless. An avid golfer and fan of mahjong, he was gentle, funny, a charmer, lovable, and had a heart of gold. Whenever life knocked him down, Louis got right back up without a complaint. No one was a stranger, and everyone was a friend.

Louis loved his children unconditionally and relished his role as grandfather, aka “pop-pop,” and great-grandfather. He was always there, in person or virtually, for special occasions, school performances, and sports games, and was so proud of everyone’s accomplishments.

He will be missed terribly and will forever be in our hearts.

Louis is survived by his life partner Shari Rabin; children Karen (Amnon) Porat, Ronette (Adam) Throne, Gina Bloom (Flagg Miller), Joel Bloom (Liz King); grandchildren Oron (Esthey) Porat, Lielle Porat, Hannah Throne, Jonah Throne, Max Bloom, Jack Bloom; great granddaughter Leora Porat; and sister Helen Stanley. He was predeceased by his partner Diane Shulman. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Bernice Schmitz; and former spouse Carol Silverman. He also leaves behind many loving extended family, including cousins, nieces and nephews in Atlanta, Israel, and South Africa.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 17th at 1:30 PM at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Epstein School or Congregation Or Hadash.