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Samuel Sherman Obituary

Samuel R. Sherman VIRGINIA BEACH - Samuel Robert "Bobby" Sherman, 55, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. He was born Aug. 3, 1954 to the late Martin and Florence Sherman. He is survived by his brother, Randy and sister-in- law, Roberta; the love of his life, Lynn Baker and her daughter Beth; uncle, Lee Sherman; aunts, Helen Bengar and Ruth Jacobsen; numerous cousins; his precious goddaughter, Anjali; and Bobby and Lynn's four- legged princess, Ruby. Bobby was a concert pianist and graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts and the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. He loved to cook and he enjoyed his vast network of friends. For the past 13 years, he was the vice president of sales at the Chesapeake Office Supply, owned by his dear friend, Paul Levitt. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, by Rabbi Rosalin Mandelberg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA or the Jewish Family Services of Hampton Roads. Friends will be welcomed at the Sherman Home, 645 Fort Raleigh Drive,Virginia Beach, 23451 today from 2 to 6 p.m. and immediately following the service Friday until 5 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. hdoliver.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 19, 2009.

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Thea Schwartz

November 27, 2009

I have worked with Bobby for over 12 years and will miss him very much.
Loosing him is like loosing a member of my family.He was a very caring person.

Tammy Constande

November 26, 2009

I just learned that Bobby is no longer with us and it truly saddens me. I have know him for a number of years and he will truly be missed by all.

Faith Yanez

November 19, 2009

My sincere sympathies to all who loved Bobby. I have never met him but feel I know him so well thru all the wonderful stories told to me by Nicholas Smith who is my dear dear friend. Heaven will be blessed with his beautiful music and soul

November 19, 2009

Bobby was a very pleasant and caring man who I had the honor of working with for about 2 years, via ordering supplies from Chesapeake.

He will be greatly missed by our office her in Alexandria, VA.

Our heart felt prayers are with the entire network of friends and family who are deeply touched by Bobby's passing.

Sam White, P.C.
Alexandria Office

November 19, 2009

On behalf of the Hampton University Family, we would like to express our condolences to Bobby's family. We will definitely miss working with Bobby.

Hampton University
Purchasing Department

Toni Myre

November 19, 2009

Bobby's humor and energy will be greatly missed at the office and by his friends.
Deepest sympathy to family and loved ones and prayers for a peaceful healing.
Toni Myre

STACIE POTTER

November 19, 2009

Bobby was a great person and I feel blessed that I was able to know such a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. God bless.

Jeffrey Lefcoe

November 19, 2009

I am stunned and so saddened by the news of Bobby. A sweeter man never lived, the warm smile he gave us never forgotten. I am in Durham and will get back to the beach soon in the hope of catching up with the family. So many Sherman stories, both Bobby and Randy, so much love and fond memories.

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