Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Saul and Hazel (Frankenthal) White.
A proud graduate of Boston Latin High School, Class of 1962, Robert went on to serve as an officer in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he rose to the rank of Major and served with distinction as a Tank Unit Commander. His exemplary service earned him several honors, including the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Army National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and Expert and Marksman badges in various disciplines.
Robert earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Business from Northeastern University. He dedicated much of his professional life to healthcare, serving as the Chief of Pharmacy at Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket for many years. Prior to that, he worked as an Oncology Pharmacist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his son, Elliott White of Rhode Island, and his brother, Edward L. White, and his wife, Roz, of Beersheva, Israel. He was also the brother of the late Leonard M. White of Brookline, Massachusetts.
Donations in his memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for the research of Dr. Robert J. Mayer (617-632-3474), Veterans of Foreign Wars (https://www.vfw.org), or the charity of your choice.
