Richard Blum Obituary, New Orleans LA, Death & Funeral
Who was Richard Blum ?
Richard Kingsley Blum was born on February 10, 1956, to Maxine Armfield and Robert Unsworth Blum. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Rick attended Holy Name of Jesus School and graduated from Christian Brothers School and De La Salle High School. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Tulane University in Civil Engineering. He went on to obtain an MBA degree in Finance and Accounting from the Freeman School at Tulane University.
While at Tulane, he was president of the Engineering School and an officer in the Tau Lambda chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon. Rick was a registered Professional Engineer (PE), a member of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (AFCE), and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).
Rick is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ruth Maginnis Blum, and his children Kingsley Louise Blum (Jim Parker) and Wilson Armfield Blum (Jess).
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Condolence
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our dear friend,
As we grieve together, let us remember the joy they brought into our lives and the enduring bond of friendship we shared. Though they are no longer with us, their spirit lives on in the love and memories they leave behind. Rest in peace, dear
Richard Blum Obituary and Funeral
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 10am – 12pm and the funeral mass at 12pm at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave. on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
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