EISENDRATH, Robert Cherished Husband, Father and Friend Robert M. Eisendrath, 94, died recently at his home in Lexington, MA. He was educated at Harvard University, Northwestern Medical School, and the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute, enjoying his patients and practice of psychiatry and psychoanalysis until retirement in 2015. But those who knew him well could tell that his heart belonged to the Francis Parker School in Chicago, Illinois, where he attended all 12 grades along with many important friends and relatives. It is a magical place where studies stopped in December, and the whole school became a giant shop in which everyone hammered and painted to turn out handsome toys for neighborhood kids less fortunate. A gregarious and witty man, he enjoyed meeting, and occasionally offering his help, to friends and relatives alike. "It is a privilege to be asked," he would say. He loved his work as a psychiatrist, which he aptly described as being a "professional listener." He fell in love with Martha's Vineyard while visiting cousins there in his college days and deeply enjoyed the peace and beauty of the island thereafter. He generously shared his home there with friends and family alike. He is survived by his oldest son, Eric, son of his first wife of 14 years Janet Dennis Eisendrath; wife Jessie Meyer Eisendrath; and their children Indigo Elizabeth Eisendrath and Remy John Eisendrath (twins), and Dill August Eisendrath; sons by his marriage of 52 years to Dianthe Warren Eisendrath, Noah Robert Eisendrath and wife Rachel Perkins Eisendrath; and their three sons Logan Robert Eisendrath, Bodhi William Eisendrath and Gavin Luke Eisendrath (twins); and Matthew Richard Eisendrath and wife Patience June Eisendrath; and their children Ava June Eisendrath and James Warren Eisendrath. His devoted family created a circle of loving pride around their husband, father, grandfather, and cousin who has been so central to all of them. At one point he had quietly declared "I have been very lucky in my family and friends, and have lived a fulfilled life."

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Published by Boston Globe from May 7 to May 8, 2022.

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Sheldon Bycoff

May 9, 2022

I worked with Bob back in early 1970's as South Shore MHC. I have wonderful memories of him as a gifted clinician and director of Adult Services.
So sorry to learn of his passing. May his memory and clinical accomplishments be a lasting legacy for his family.

Martha Moore

May 9, 2022

I had the pleasure of sight reading choral music with Bob over many years. He was a gracious and faithful participant in the Belmont Open Readings. We shared our great pleasure in the wonderful choral
repertoire we sang with Barbara Lewis and later with Mary Beekman. My deep sympathy goes out to the Eisendrath family, but especially to my friend Dianthe, whom I have long missed , but never forgotten.

David Schroeder

May 7, 2022

Bob Loved people and people loved Bob. So many were lucky to know Bob, including Missie and me. He was a brother-in-law, an older brother, and a great friend. We were so lucky to know him, his family, and his friends (particularly from The Parker School).. So many great memories to keep us thinking about him with a many a smile. He may have passed on physically, but his great spirit is as strong as ever. Such a handsome dude also.

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