He is survived by his children: Annie Bendalin Davenport (Robert), Lauri Bendalin Dolgoff (Louis), and Ron Bendalin (Elizabeth); his partner Mary Torres; his grandchildren: Erica Holland Lee (Chris), Brooke Holland, Allyson Holland, Madeleine Bendalin, Cameron Bendalin and Jacob Bendalin; his great grandchild Bonnie Lee; his sister Doretta Bendalin and his brother-in-law, Sam Ellowitz; and by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Bendalin and his sister Grace Ellowitz.
Bob was an entrepreneur for most of his life, focused on sales. When his children were young, he had a toy distribution business. Later, he focused on sales of electronics into Mexico. Bob had a knack for sales and it was said he could sell ice to Eskimos.
In his last few years, his memory was progressively stolen by Alzheimer’s disease. Despite his memory related struggles, he remained happy and continued “working” in his retirement, constantly talking about making sales, delivering products, and closing deals. He was blessed to have a devoted partner in Mary, loving him day by day even through his cognitive decline. The family is grateful to the loving staff at The Ontiveros Foster Home.
Bob is remembered by his friends and family as a happy, entertaining, sweet man. He was fun-loving, and always the center of the party.
A memorial service will be held online on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm Mountain Time. The service can be accessed at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89214322450
Donations may be sent to the Jewish Federation of El Paso (https://jewishelpaso.org/give, or 7110 North Mesa Street, El Paso, Texas 79912); or to the Alzheimer’s Association of America (P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011; or by phone: 800-272-3900).
