He was an avid supporter of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, from which he graduated in 1959 with a B.S. in Mathematics, and in 1961 with an M.S. in Scientific Statistics. He worked as a Reliability and Safety engineer in a variety of industries, including aerospace, rapid rail, and medical diagnostic equipment. He also received a Master's Degree in Professional Accounting, M.P.A., from Georgia State University in 1977.
Bob was a fan of college and professional sports, and loved animals, antiques--especially radios and jukeboxes-- WWII history and all things associated with Virginia Tech. He supported VT for many years, funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Science. He also proudly supported position scholarships in the VT Athletic Association.
A memorial reception will be held at a date to be announced soon.
His wife, Susan, wants to extend her heartfelt thanks to Bob's caregiver, Belinda Hill, and Weinstein Hospice, as well as Winship Cancer Center at Emory University. Memorials may be directed to Weinstein Hospice, www.jewishhomelife.org.
