Robert David Epstein was born on July 28, 1934 in Detroit to Rose Katzer Epstein and Samuel Epstein.
The family moved to Cleveland in 1951 when Sam joined the Cleveland Symphony. Many happy years were spent on Commonwealth Avenue in Mayfield Heights.
Bob graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1953. He attended Kent State University. He served as a Private in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for three years.
He worked in the Banking industry and retired early to care for his aging parents. Bob was a member of the Anshe Chesed-Fairmount Temple. In September, 2020 as his heath declined, he moved to Columbia, South Carolina to be near family.
He is survived by his first cousins and their families: Dr. Arthur Westin, Ruth Cohen, Stuart Hurwitz, Martin and Sheldon Goldman, Ellen Beth Katzer, Barbara Jill Storm, Faith Katzer-Nemeth and special cousin Judith Lasher.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Mayfield Cemetery, 2749 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44106 on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Fairmount Temple, Beachwood, Ohio (www.fairmounttemple.org).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Epstein family.
Arrangements under the direction of BERKOWITZ-KUMIN-BOOKATZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL (216) 932-7900.
