H Robert "Bob" Haberman

H Robert “Bob” Haberman, of Framingham, a much loved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and granduncle, passed away on May 12, 2025 with his wife and sister by his side.

For 34 years, he was the beloved husband of Susan L. (Goldstein) Haberman. Loving father of Max Haberman and Samantha Haberman. Cherished son of Wolf & Berna (Bernstein) Haberman. Dear brother of David & Demi Haberman, Steven & Becca Haberman and Lyn (Haberman) & Brian Branscomb.

Services at Congregation Beth El, 105 Hudson Rd, Sudbury, on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. with livestream viewing available using the following link: www.tinyurl.com/BobHaberman

Burial will follow at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury.

Shiva at his late residence immediately following the burial through 6 p.m. and continuing Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m., Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 12 to 3 p.m.

Bob grew up in Framingham and is a 1978 graduate of Framingham North High School. He moved from Framingham to Swansea to open his business, a video store. Bob and Susan started their lives together in Swansea and then moved back to Framingham to be closer to family while they raised their children.

Family played a large role in Bob's life. With three siblings, three genetic half siblings/cousins, and more cousins, plus in-laws, nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews – somehow Bob managed to find a way to connect with each one with something he cared about and wanted to share - a book, a card, a story.

Bob led his life with his heart forward, kind words on his lips and according to the Jewish ideals he cherished.

For any Jewish holiday, Bob and Susan welcomed all to their table. With his heart open, he led people through what it meant to be Jewish in this world. Guests often found their paths to Judaism through his enthusiasm and example. He found joy in their participation in what he cherished.

For his calling in life, Bob found financial planning. He felt it was a gift and an honor to work with people on a path to financial preparedness that would meet their needs. He also held a special place in his heart for working with young people as they began their financial journey and teaching them about financial necessities.

Mostly, though, Bob will be remembered for his ever present and deadpan sense of humor (that often took people off guard), his puns, his ridiculous dad jokes, and the songs that continuously passed through his lips..

In the end, Bob also wanted to leave a legacy. So, he produced a token called a “Round Tuit.” In giving these tokens out to people, he’d say, “Ask yourself if there’s something you’ve been meaning to do that you’ve been putting off and haven’t gotten around to it? Or something that someone else has wanted you to do, and you told them that you’ll do it when you get around to it?

He’d then hand them a token and say, “Well, here’s a “Round TUIT” to inspire you to do it.

On the token are the Serenity Prayer:

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

And, a quote from Rabbi Hillel, 100 BCE:

“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?”

Bob always worked to get around to it, leaving little on the table left undone. He lived by the sentiments expressed in these words. Please pass it on.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Daniel’s Table, 10 Pearl St, Framingham, MA 01702, www.DanielsTable.org