Eileen A. Blum, age 65 of Hackettstown, N.J passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 11, 2014. Eileen was born on January 19, 1949 in New York City, NY. She was the daughter of the late Milton and the late Josephine (Harrison) Blum. She was also predeceased by her 2 brothers; David and Charlie.
Eileen was a Registered Nurse, employed by NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases NYC, NY. She enjoyed traveling the world, horse racing, and adored her grandnieces grandnephew.
She is survived by 1 sister, Joanne Lanterman; 2 nephews, Jeff Bossen and wife Cassandra, Steve Bossen and wife Nicole; 3 grandnieces, Allie, Tyler, and Carlie; 1 grandnephew; Andrew.
The Funeral mass will be held on Saturday March 15th, 2014 at 8:00am at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 305 High Street Hackettstown, NJ with Father David Pekola officiating. Burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Queens, NY following the mass.
Visitation will be on Friday March 14th, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 from 4 – 8pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 350 Sparta Ave, Building B, Suite 2, and Sparta, NJ 07871, in memory of Eileen.
Condolences:
Miriam Acuna
#10
March 15th, 2014 8:38 am
My deepest condolences to you and family. She will be missed.
Miriam Acuna
Maria Bracero
#9
March 14th, 2014 8:48 pm
Joanne, May GOD bless you and your family during this great loss. She will be missed. She has gone home to rest. Will miss the time we shared in our profession of caring, which did very well.
Pat Sansosti
#8
March 13th, 2014 9:04 pm
Joann, I met you through Eileen and I am grateful for the meeting. In you I have seen a giving, loving sister who deserves the utmost praise for the care and devotion that you bestowed on Eileen. I am proud to know you. I met Eileen on the NJ Railroad and we bonded almost instantly. In Eileen I saw an intelligent, confident woman who put on a tough exterior but I knew that she was a sweetheart and a softie on the inside. In Eileen I found something I had been looking for all my life - "a true friend". I write this with tears streaming down my face. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again. Pat Sansosti
Blanca Williams
#7
March 13th, 2014 8:15 pm
I'm very saddened to hear of Eileen's passing. We worked together for many years and shared many times working , laughing and yes even arguing but One thing I know for certain is that under that tough exterior was a caring and compassionate nurse. She worked hard and she really cared for her patients. She loved her job and she loved her family. She will never be forgotten.
Josephine Napoli
#6
March 13th, 2014 3:18 pm
Eileen was special person with a heart as big as the world. I will miss you, dear friend. I will miss your cupcakes and cookies. Heaven has now claimed you as the official baker. RIP and watch over us all
Sharon & Pat Housel
#5
March 13th, 2014 11:14 am
You will surely be missed Eileen, but we know that you are now resting in peace and pain free. You left the ones that you loved and loved you but you are now with those that left before you that you loved and we shall all meet again. xo
Wendy Guan
#4
March 13th, 2014 11:14 am
My condolences to you and your family. Rest in Peace Eileen. You will be missed.
Joyce Lemon
#3
March 13th, 2014 9:56 am
Dearest Joanne, Steve and Jeff, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. Eileen was a unique person and a great friend. She was a giving colleague and I cherish the great times we shared. Having Eileen as a friend was like hitting the friendship lottery, I will miss her.
Robyne Hopler LPN
#2
March 13th, 2014 5:52 am
Joanne, My deepest thoughts are with you, in the short time of encounters Eileen taught me skills I will carry forever. Hoping for peace in your soul. Robyne
Pat Brown
#1
March 12th, 2014 11:44 pm
I will always treasure Eileen's friendship and her generosity of heart. She could spin sugar into the most beautiful flowers ever created. Her talents were gifts that she gave with care and love. She was always interesting to talk to and I will miss her at family functions. Life won't be the same without her. Rest in peace, my friend.
Pat
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