Gene R Bloise

September 23, 1932 - January 15, 2018

Gene Bloise, 85, of Smithville, NJ passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2018. Born in the Bronx, NY, in 1932, Gene was son of Frank and Julia Bloise and the youngest of eight siblings, all of whom predeceased him. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Gene made his career in construction, starting as a bricklayer and working his way up to construction superintendent. For thirty years, he was an imposing figure on job sites across New York City and New Jersey, constructing apartment towers, community centers, and townhouse developments, all of which he once described as monuments that would live on after him. A longtime resident of Kings Park, Long Island, Gene retired to Smithville in 1999 with Bobbie, his beloved wife of 54 years. In addition to Bobbie, Gene is survived by his dear sons, Michael (Jennifer) and Robert and his cherished grandchildren, Kylie and Julia. Visitation is Friday, January 19th, from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Rd., Galloway, NJ, 609-641-0001, the service will immediately follow at 12:00 PM. For condolences and directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com