Robert J. Epstein

EPSTEIN, Robert J. Robert J. Epstein, died peacefully at the age of 81, Thursday (July 21, 2005). He is survived byhis wife of 55 years, Margaret C. (Burtaine) Epstein; three children, Dr. Debra Epstein Kirchner, Dr. Paul M. Epstein, and Charles D. Epstein, CLU, ChFC, AIF, CFBS and their spouses; four grandchildren, Alicia B. Epstein, Michael H. Epstein, Hannah Bo. Epstein, Noah MC Epstein; and several nephews and nieces. Mr. Epstein was born in New York City to the late Max and Vera Epstein, and he grew up in Hartford. He served his country during World War II and the Korean War as a Lieutenant in the Army. Mr. Epstein graduated from Dartmouth College, class of 1945, and received his Master's degree in business from Columbia University. He founded Deb's and Four Season's clothing stores in Springfield, MA, in 1957; and then joined the Casual Corner stores in 1964. Mr. Epstein retired after 30 years as Senior Executive VP of Specialty Retailing, Enfield for the U.S. Shoe Corporation. He served his community faithfully as president of Sinai Temple, Springfield, MA, and president of Crestview Country Club, Agawam, MA. He retired to Lake Worth, FL, where he continued to serve his community as a board member of the Wycliffe Country Club and the Greenbrier Village Association. He enjoyed his passion for golf, achieving 2 holes-in-one. He always said that his family was his greatest achievement. The funeral will be a graveside service Sunday, June 24, at 11 a.m. at Sinai Memorial Park in Springfield, MA. The Harold R. Ascher & Son Memorial Chapel is in charge. Shiva will be Sunday thru Wednesday, from 7- 9 p.m. with an evening service at 7 p.m. at the home of Charles Epstein. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Inc., 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407.