Robert J. Feldheim
Robert J. Feldheim
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Born on March 21, 1930, in New York to Nicholas and Marie Feldheim, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ruth; his brother, Herbert; and sister-in-law, Anna.
He is survived by his daughters Lezle, Michele, Jessica and her husband Schiller, and Joanna, as well as his cherished grandchildren, Lewis and Lila.
A proud graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Robert served as a Navy captain during the Korean War. He went on to build a successful career in advertising, founding Mad Ave. East.
A prolific writer and creative spirit, he authored several novels, including Darwin's Babies. In retirement, he and Ruth embraced life in Saint Augustine, where Robert played tennis, wrote cultural columns for the St. Augustine Record, and helped grow Temple Bet Yam.
He was a devoted husband, father, and friend-known for his intellect, warmth, humor, and generosity. He tended both his garden and his relationships with love, calling his daughters daily.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
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Nikki Diaz
July 15, 2025
I had the privilege to sit with Robert and just talk about his life, the love for his wife and family, but mostly about his thoughts on the hereafter. He was of good character and he practiced kindness. RIP Bob, you were loved and will be missed.
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Karol Holiday
July 14, 2025
The Feldheims share the same house number (341) as our family home - one street over - in our two street neighborhood. Frequently, throughout the nearly two decades that we were neighbors, I would get his mail, and he would get mine. Since 2006, we faithfully exchanged each other´s mail to one another. We would usually write each other a brief greeting on the envelope before slipping the misdirected mail back into one another´s mailbox. One of my favorite notes from Bob said "Well, they did it again!" About 10 years ago, he called me, profusely apologizing that he somehow overlooked. He was very conscientious and caring. He will be missed from our Tuscany Ridge neighborhood. My heart goes out to the family as they have suffered a great loss with the passing of both Bob and Ruth over the last year. My personal interactions with Jessica and Joanna this year had a tremendous impact on my life, and I consider that tumultuous time one of the most precious experiences for me in this neighborhood, as I witnessed those two sisters be warriors with strong, determined, yet gentle, spirits that got them through some of the most difficult experiences that daughters would have to face. I never met the other two sisters, but I send them love as well.
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