Robert Futterman

Robert L. Futterman NORFOLK - Robert Lawrence Futterman, 56, a Realtor in both Norfolk, and Atlanta, died April 14, 2010 in his home outside Atlanta surrounded by his family. He died after a long and brave struggle with esophageal cancer. Rob began a broadcasting career immediately after graduating high school in 1972 first as a disk jockey with WNOR-AM and then as part of the pioneering team that ushered in the modern FM era on FM-99, WNOR. He also announced for WLPM in Suffolk. Rob worked as an award-winning engineer and producer with Studio Center in Norfolk. He then earned a degree from the Institute Of Audio Engineering in Los Angeles. And, for two years, continued engineering with several major recording acts. Rob transitioned to a successful career as a multi award winning real estate broker for more than 25 years with Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX and, most recently, Keller Williams in both Norfolk and Atlanta. Rob also enjoyed training, mentoring and teaching in many areas, including real estate sales and computer usage. He volunteered extensively over the last few years at Beth Sholom Home of Eastern Virginia. Rob's great passion for music and his ability to get you to "just take a listen" was well known and expanded the music libraries of many friends and family members over the decades. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie and his two children, Justin and Evan, both of Johns Creek, Ga. He is also survived by his mother and father, Ralph and Mindy Futterman of Beth Sholom Village of Virginia Beach; brother, Craig of Bethesda, Md., (Judy Futterman); his sister, Marcia Brodie (Steve Brodie) of Norfolk; and his brother, Eric of Glen Allen, Va. Rob also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today, April 16, at 2 p.m. at Temple Israel, 7255 Granby St., in Norfolk with Rabbi Michael Panitz officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service for Rob will be held in Johns Creek, Ga., April 20 at 3 p.m. The service will be held at the Medlock Bridge Old Clubhouse, 10150 Grooms Bridge Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society by calling either (757) 493-7940 or (770) 814-0123. Arrangements by Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.altmeyer.com.