Margaret Venable (Rourke) Bloomberg was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on November 3rd, 1934, to Simon H. and Rita K. Rourke. Margaret had two younger brothers, David and Peter. She attended Monte Cassino from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from Trinity College in Washington DC, with a BA in English and Spanish.

After graduation, she worked in New York City in the Oil and Gas industry. She returned to Tulsa and worked for American Airlines and met Phil Smith on a blind date. They were married on October 14th, 1961. They had 4 children, Stephen, Mark and Norman (twins), and Eileen. Phil passed unexpectedly on December 27th, 1971.

Through a friend she was reintroduced to someone from high school and married Dr. Kenneth Bloomberg in November 1984.

Margaret enjoyed taking cruises with her friends and travelling with her family. She loved playing bridge, being in Junior League, St. Rita's Guild, St. Charles Guild, and volunteering at St. John Hospital as a Pink Lady. She looked forward to seeing her friends at the annual family Egg Nog party, originated by her mother Rita. She absolutely loved spending time with her grandchildren Rourke Smith, Colin Gillen, Bridget Gillen, and Kevin Gillen. She passed peacefully at her home on August 5th surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil; her son, Norman; her parents, Simon and Rita; and her brother, David. She is survived by children, Stephen and his wife Gerri, Mark and his wife Susan and Eileen and her husband Jeff; grandchildren, Rourke, Colin, Bridget and Kevin; her husband, Ken; brother, Pete; sister-in-law, Marian; sister-in-law, Helga; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews. She had little tolerance for apple crapple. She was a great woman and will be missed by everyone and their brother.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Madonna House < https://cceok.org/madonnahouse > or Catholic Charities < https://cceok.org/ >.

Rosary on Friday, August 18th, at 7 PM, and Funeral Mass Saturday, 19th at 12 Noon, both at Christ the King Church.
< https://christthekingcatholic.church/ >
Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151