EAST LONGMEADOW – John K. Blossom, 99, passed away peacefully October 29th, 2026, at his new residence at Bluebird Estates in East Longmeadow. Son of John E. and Maude (Howard) Blossom, he was born August 11th, 1927, in Worcester.
After graduating from Worcester Academy, John received his A.B. degree from Harvard University and then earned an M.B.A. in Finance from Boston University. In 1950 he married Louise (“Jill”) Steiner of Hartford. He then joined the Investment Department of MassMutual in Springfield, where he worked from 1951 to 1961 and lived primarily in Wilbraham. He then joined the investment organization of what is now Prudential Financial in Newark, NJ, where he rose to the rank of Vice President, Corporate Finance. For many years John and his family resided in Summit, NJ, where he was active in the Summit Chorale and the Summit United Methodist Church.
After the passing of his wife in 2011, John moved to Reeds Landing in Springfield as a resident for 15 years, where he was editor of Reflections, their quarterly newsletter, and a writer and actor in many Reeds Landing dramatic productions. He was also a member of the Shakespeare Oxford Society and The Order of the Cross, an international pacifist, vegetarian and vegan organization.
He is survived by his daughter Anne (Blossom) McManus of West Springfield, his daughter-in-law June-Ann Greeley PhD, and one grandson Christopher F. Blossom, both of Guilford, CT. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Reverend John J. Blossom, and his future son-in-law Edward J. Barstis, Jr.
Services for John will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, beginning with calling hours from 2-4 p.m. at Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation, 220 N. Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA followed by a funeral home service commencing at 4 p.m. Interment will be at the Blossom family plot in Shrewsbury at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to The Order of the Cross, The Abbey, The Green, Sutton Courtenay, ABINGDON, Oxfordshire, OX 14 4AF (located in the UK), or the Philanthropic organization of one’s choice. For online condolences please visit www.forastiere.com.
