Born in New Bedford, he was a son of the late Isidore and Hannah “Anne” (Finkelstein) Eisner.
Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked in Government Sales for many years, was a former member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and was heavily involved in youth hockey. Bob loved tending to his flower and vegetable gardens and one of his favorite pastimes was birdwatching. More than anything, Bob’s greatest joy was celebrating Jewish tradition and spending time with his family.
In addition to his beloved wife, Bob is survived by five children, Richard Eisner and his wife Heather (White House, TN), Scott Eisner and his wife Jennifer (Riverside, RI), Lisa Nadeau and her companion Paul Britto (Warwick, RI), Jonathan Sterns and his wife Gerri Sterns (East Freetown, MA), and Albert Sterns and his wife Terri Sterns (Colorado). He was also dearly loved by his niece, Amy Strobel, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Bob’s passing is preceded by his late brother, Jack Eisner and his niece, Jill Eisner.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, with interment to follow at Plainville Cemetery, 1400 Old Plainville Road, New Bedford. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be available via Zoom. Arrangements are in the care of Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, Providence.
