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Robert Steinberg Obituary
Robert L. Steinberg, 64, died early Sunday morning with his family by his side. A native of Syracuse, Robert had worked for Bristol-Myers for many years as a computer analyst. A career highlight with the company was the year spent in Paris on a special assignment. He was a skilled sailor and a past commodore of the Stuyvesant Yacht Club of City Island, NY.
Robert was an amateur (ham) radio operator for over 36 years. He participated in the 911 response and also provided communication to the NY Road Runners for the NYC marathon.
He is survived by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy Steinberg; his sisters, Carol (Peter Yaffe) and Cindy; and his nephews, Eric and Jonathan (Amy).
Funeral services will be noon TODAY, Tuesday, at Sisskind Funeral Chapel.
Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service, from 11 a.m. to noon at the funeral chapel, 3175 E. Genesee Street.
Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery.
Shiva will be observed at Arthur and Dorothy's home TODAY through Thursday.
Contributions in Robert's memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for G.I. Research, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Steinberg
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Cheryl Yehudit Berent
September 4, 2024
That long wire across SYC yard pulling in some DX. The crew of Maccabee fondly remember this courageous sailor. Our special "Kosher Ham Radio" operator! We inscribe him in our annual Yahrzeit list at Temple Beth-El of City Island.
Fair winds, Cheryl Yehudit & Bob Berent.
Eileen Tulipan
July 30, 2022
I have so many great memories of Bob sailing and racing on my boat. He just loved sailing. I know he is sailing in a regatta somewhere.
Eileen Tulipan
July 30, 2021
I think about Bob and remember all the time we spent sailing on Channallah my international tempest racing boat. He started as a novice quickly game skill and became a really good sailor.
Keep the wind at your back Bob
Judyth Stavans
August 11, 2012
Deepest condolences from our family to yours. I was always delighted to find Bob on the our ham radio repeater (where hams meet to chat). He was thoughtful, intelligent, and a pleasure to spend time with. Particularly special were those rare occasions when we got to see him in person. He will be greatly missed by many people.
Judyth (K2DFJ), Fred (KC2COQ), and David (KC2WDL)
francine alheid
August 8, 2012
I knew Bob thru sailing on each other's boats. He was also the Commodore of Stuyvesant Yacht Club at the same time that I was Commodore of City Island Yacht Club. We would have many conversations about how to solve the same problems at each club. It was rewarding. He will be missed. Happy sailing Bob. I hope you will send good wind for us.
Cynthia Allen
August 8, 2012
Dear Dottie, Arthur, Carol, Peter, Cindy, Jon and Eric,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I admired how bravely he battled the cancer over the years. I enjoyed many conversations about his sailing, ham radio and IT problem solving. He spoke of his work with the Boston marathon, sailing races, and many other events were he volunteered. Bob was a thoughtful intelligent man, was always so cheerful and I will miss those calls and will miss him.
With Deep Sympathy,
Cyndy Allen
Diana Silks
August 8, 2012
I will miss chatting with Bob. He always had some good ham operator stories to tell and he was just a very nice man to know. I am sure he will be missed.
Sharon Moseson
August 7, 2012
I remember Bob very well. He was a fellow "ham" and we shared friends and good times in the Amateur Radio "ham" community, including working at the Salute To Israel Parades in NYC among other community service projects. While we had been out of touch for awhile I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
May his memory be for a blessing,
Sharon Moseson, N2HGR
("Silent Key" is the ham radio designation for one of our own who has passed away. It refers to old fashioned Morse Code which is sent via an instrument called a "key" which generates the signal. A "silent key" no longer sends out an active signal)
Sandra White
August 7, 2012
Enjoyed crewing with Bob. A natural teacher.
August 7, 2012
Bob learne to sail on my boat and loved it. He made many friends through the activity. I am sure he will keep sailing in the place he is now with fair winds. We will miss you BOB
Eileen Tulipan
Bob Dryer
August 7, 2012
Condolences to Bob's friends and family from the Evelyn crew at Stuyvesant Yacht Club. We miss his steady hand on the helm.
Westchester Emergency Communications Assn.
August 6, 2012
Bob / WA2KHR (phonetically he would say WA2 Kosher Ham Radio) became an SK yesterday after a very long fight with cancer. Bob was a long time member of WECA since 1976 and perhaps best known as chef "Robere" at many WECA Field Days. He was mainly heard on 147.06 and about a year ago got involved with HF. He was an active WECA member and over the years participated in many Public Service events. He will be greatly missed by many.
Larry Wallace
August 6, 2012
Dear Dottie, Art, Carol and Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My cousin Joan, from Miami who had dated Bobby one summer, and I were just recently reminicsing about him. We even thought he had worked one summer for Dad at The Mr. Shop in Shoppingtown.
Jay Slotnick
August 6, 2012
To Carol and the rest of the family,
It's been many years since our days together when you lived on Delray Ave, but I remember Bobby very fondly, and I'm sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Lee Hatfield Jr
August 6, 2012
My Condolences, God Comfort all who knew Mr Steinberg.
Robert had an Extra Class Amateur Rdio Operators License, the Highest Class
available to "Hams", His Call Sign
was WA2KHR.
WA2KHR Silent Key
73 K2HAT
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