Robert I. Rubin's Obituary
Robert Rubin was born in Boston Mass on April 23 1918. He is the next to last of the surviving 1st generation Rubin's. Their parents Harry and Etta were emigrants from the Ukraine Russia, escaping the pogroms in 1912. After high school in Boston Mass, He joined the Army in October 1943 and served his country until January 3, 1946. He married his high school sweetheart Rebecca prior to entering the service. Their marriage lasted 66 years. Yes 66 years. Steven 68 a son and Janis 62 a daughter are the products of that warm and tender marriage.Bob had a number of jobs in Boston while pursuing his love in journalism, and singing from Emerson and Berkeley College, where ultimately his training in music and writing became his lifelong avocation for poetry. While living in Boston, he and Rebecca were avid dancers and social butterflies often enjoying their leisure time with a tight knit circle of friends and family. In 1964 Bob moved his family to San Mateo California where he joined the employment of Rodale Manufacturing, an electrical wiring device manufacturer in Pennsylvania. While at Rodale, Dad worked working closely with his kid brother Walter in Southern California.During the succeeding years Jan and Steve each married and had their families. Dad lost his soul mate Rebecca, our mother and life partner in 2005. A brother Leonard living in Massachusetts, his son Steve Rubin and wife Karen Rubin, his daughter Janis Weatherford and husband Jim Weatherford survive him. Bob is also survived by 5 grand children David, Leslie, and Paul Rubin, Michael Green and Brian Weatherford. He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren, Taylor, Gavin, Luke and Grayson Rubin; Paul Rubin's sons who live in southern California. Bob was an active participant in his Jewish War Veteran Post in Boston, and San Mateo, being elected post commander twice. He continued to participate in VFW and VA activities through his retired years. He was an avid tennis player until his service related injuries brought that pastime to an end. While living in San Mateo, Dad was an active member of the local Elks Lodge where he enjoyed the companionship of the members along with his son Steve.He will be remembered for his wisdom, kindness and gentle philosophical way of looking at life. He shared openly and willingly with all people he came in contact. His gifts to us are that the life trip is short and unpredictable, there are no pockets in the coffin, and be kind to your fellow human beings. His final wish was that everyone would celebrate his life with a party and share a drink. Dad passed away on May 8 in his sleep. His family was gathered at his side sharing memories and the joy of his life and gifts. He will be remembered for all the wisdom and unconditional love he shared with us.
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