Robert was born in Boston and raised in the Bronx, New York. Here he met his first wife Barbara. After they were married, Robert joined the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Captain while serving as part of the Strategic Air Command. Barbara and Robert moved around quite a bit during this time until settling in Ridgefield, NJ with their two young sons, David and Michael.
After leaving the Air Force, Robert returned to school, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology. After graduating, Robert pursued a long and successful career working with the Port Authority of NY & NJ until he retired in 1995.
In 1984, Robert and Barbara divorced. Robert then met his 2nd wife Jeanette Silverman. Jeanette and Robert were married in 1992. After residing in Ridgefield for several years, they retired to Sunrise, Fl. Here they enjoyed many years together with a community of friends. In retirement, Robert enjoyed teaching computer classes, fishing and golf.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Robert's caregiver, Sharon, who provided compassionate care and support during his last few years.
Robert was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Jeanette in August of 2024. He is survived by his two sons, David and his wife Rita of Wayne, NJ, and Michael and his wife Kathleen of Denver, CO; two stepsons, Steven Silverman and his wife Louise of Hackensack, NJ, and Paul Silverman and his wife Debbie of Coconut Creek, FL; five grandchildren, Max (Michael), Sam, Daniel (Caity), Victoria and Joshua, and two great-grandchildren, Kylie and Becca.
