Robert "Bob" Pearlstein, 81, of Chestnut Hill, passed away on November 11, 2026.
Born September 16, 1945 to Mollie and Jack Pearlstein. He had two siblings, Elaine Wolman, deceased, and Richard Pearlstein. Bob attended Revere public schools and received a BS from Case Western Reserve University. He was part founder of Eidetics, a business which did research for pharmaceutical companies. He had many hobbies from photography, race car driving, airplane piloting, and raising begonias and orchids, and cooking.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Emily (Lodgen); his son, James, and daughter-in-law, Chitra Subramanian; his daughter, Sarah Pearlstein, and her partner, Stephen Head; and his grandchildren, Irena and Aletta Pearlstein.
A graveside service will be private.Shiva will be held at the family home, on November 15, from 3:30-6:30pm.
Donations in Bob’s name may be made to Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute at research.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/institutes-centers/neuroscience-institute .
