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Robert Seidenberg Obituary
ROBERT HARRY SEIDENBERG (Age 52)
On Monday, October 16, 2006, following a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Ann Marie Seidenberg, loving father of Samuel, Jessica, Kaitlin, and Virginia Seidenberg, devoted brother of Lisa Bruner of Leesburg, VA and Sheila Hutman of St. Petersburg, Florida, cherished son of Jacob and Rosa (deceased) Seidenberg, of Bethesda, Maryland.
Robert was co-founder and president of Fathers for Virginia, an organization committed to restoring the father's role in the American family and supporting fathers experiencing the trauma of divorce and custody crisis. He was the author of The Father's Emergency Guide to Divorce-Custody Battle. Formerly a television writer in Los Angeles, Mr. Seidenberg returned to Virginia to raise his family. Robert was a native of Bethesda and a 1972 graduate of Walter Johnson H.S. He received a B.A. degree from Columbia University and a Masters from the School of Cinema and Television at the University of Southern California.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 18, at Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302; Interment will follow at National Memorial Park, Floral Gardens, Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Fathers for Virginia, 5241 Bally Castle Circle, Alexandria, VA 22315 or the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital, Attn: Office of Development, Research Building, Suite E501, 3970 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20057 in memory of Robert Seidenberg.
The family will be sitting Shiva following interment beginning Wednesday, October 18 at 8 p.m., excluding the Sabbath, at the home of Robert and Ann Seidenberg.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Seidenberg
D'Arcy McGreer
October 12, 2019
Amazing I get this Guest email today just when a few of guys who have been involved with FFV (Fathers for Virginia) and knew Robert are deciding what to do with the money that came to FFV from Robert's demise at too early an age. It is amazing how many years ago it was when this unhappy event happened. It is like a shot out of the dark. Reading some of the statements by others brings back memory of those who also were involved in FFV that Robert was a co-founder of . Fred Hawkins, President and I, secretary and Kenneth Skilling hopefully will met in about 2 weeks to decide the future of FFV and the money still in the kitty that came to FFV in memory of Robert's passing. FFV has been dormant for a long time. I retired last year and with the purchase of a large RV I was hoping to get back into the business with the use of my RV. Possibly having meetings in my RV around the state is my thinking. Possibly FFV can be regenerated and brought up to active status with those like me who can bring about or bring closer to the realization of the dream Robert and FFV of changing the laws of Virginia to allow children in divorce to spend more equal time so as to diminish the effects of divorce on them among some of the steps that can be taken to diminish the impact of divorce on the children and the parental alienation that is too common in these situations. If Robert's family and/or children want to give their impute into this they can contact me at [email protected] or call or text at 571-839-6349.
Adele Dillon
November 15, 2006
A genuinely nice man and someone I enjoyed working with tremendously. I have thought of Robert and his tireless work for his family many, many times since he left Red Cross.
Trilochan Bhamrah
November 15, 2006
Robert was a good friend. I met him when he worked at the American Red Cross Headquarters. I have spent many memorable lunch hours with him discussing the role of Fathers in the family and the struggles of a Father after a divorce.
Ivy Dyckman
November 1, 2006
Ann,
We did not hear until today and are devastated. We tried to telephone; perhaps we did not have the right number. I remember him as a very active, rambunctious little cousin, and I will miss him very much.
Stuart Miller
October 20, 2006
I have been told by government officials over and over again that Robert was one of the most sensible and reasonable men in the pro-family, pro-father, pro-child movement.
We lost a great hero and a great friend -- to not just his family -- but to every family in Virginia.
He was a great friend to me, too.
I'll miss him here, but am counting on seeing him in the next life. Hopefully, he will have carved a path there for me as he did here for all of us!
Rest in peace, my dear friend!
Meredith Mozer
October 20, 2006
Ann: Rob was a great guy; a best friend with an incredible sense of humour. He was always there when you needed him, and was a delightful human being. Richard and I will miss him immensely, as I know you and the kids will. If there's anything we can do, ever, please let us know.
Robert Thomas
October 19, 2006
I knew Robert some ten or fifteen years ago at Fathers United and liked him immediately. When I discovered his energy and integrity, I liked him even more. His book was a significant resource for fathers all over America. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Michael Swit
October 19, 2006
Ann:
It was with great sadness that I heard of Robert's death. While I never had the privilege of meeting him, given my high regard for you, I am sure I would have been grateful had I known him. I can only hope that the words of condolence being shared by me and others bring you comfort.
All my best,
Michael
Jack Corman
October 19, 2006
Dear Ann,
My heart goes out to you and your family on the untimely loss of an extraorinadry person, so sorry I never had a chance to meet him.
Robert Speaking for Fathers Everywhere
October 18, 2006
Debbi Nichols (Shipp)
October 18, 2006
Hello-
Robert's good friend, Ben Bacon emailed me about his death- Ben was very shaken, and i was greatly saddened. I was ben's high school girlfriend, and so knew Robert way back when. The first thing that comes to mind from those days is his intelligence and sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mark Lindamood
October 18, 2006
Robert was profoundly dedicated to the truth that children deserve and need the love of their fathers, and that fathers deserve no impediments in remaining relevant to their children. With Robert's help and inspiration, I assumed a post of responsibility in Fathers for Virginia with great admiration for what he already had accomplished. For many of us in FFV, he remained the irreplacable guiding light for all that we did. I am honored to have known and worked with Robert, and joyful at having been his friend.
Cathryn Guidry
October 18, 2006
Dear Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. God bless during your time of mourning.
D'Arcy McGreer
October 18, 2006
To Robert's family. I am now the executive secretary of the organization that Robert founded, Fathers for Virginia and a past President. I still remember to this day the times I met Robert, which unfortunately were not often. Usually at a rally and demonstrations for fathers. I remember when I first met him when my disaster happened. He was President of our organization. I remember him always to be friendly and likeable and upbeat.
He started an organization that I hope one day will change the laws of Virginia so that children get to know both of their parents while growing up. I do not know what his lasting legacy will be besides his children, but if FFV helps change the laws of Virginia so that the catastrophy of broken families and the negative effects are reduced or elliminated, I am sure this organization he started will be one of his legacies. Finally, he will have turned out to be a blessing to his and my children and all children of Virginia.
John Isidor
October 18, 2006
Hi Ann,
I read the obituary of Robert with great sadness. I am sorry that I never got to meet him. He accomplished a lot. I think very highly of you both as a person and as a lawyer. I just want to express my condolences for your loss. I have been thinking about you since I heard about Robert's death. Life can be so very difficult and unfair.
I know you are a strong person and your strength will be of great comfort to your children and family. I am so sad for your loss.
Warm regards, John Isidor
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