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Robert Stuart Weinberg
1948 - 2017
Robert Stuart Weinberg
1948 - 2017
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Robert Weinberg Obituary
The Los Angeles public school system lost a local hero when one of its own passed away from health complications on March 5th in West Hills. Bob was a career administrator, educator and athletic team coach for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 42 years. Born in Long Beach, CA, to Bill and Florence of NYC. They later moved to the San Fernando Valley. As a graduate of Monroe High School (class of '66), Bob then graduated with degrees in teaching and school administration from Valley State (CSUN) where he was proud to have played in the 1967 Junior Rose Bowl. Bob retired in 2011 as principal of Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies. His leadership catapulted his school to the top API public school in the Valley, winning national, state, and local awards for academic and extracurricular programs. He also worked at Granada Hills High, Taft High, Bret Harte Jr. High, and Fremont High. As a huge sports fan, Bob enjoyed anything with a ball in it. He was a proud Bruin and a Dodger baseball fanatic. Although a rough and tumble guy he was the biggest, kindest, sweetest, loving teddy bear ever! Bob is survived by and will be forever missed by his wife Nancy, daughter Rebecca, granddaughter Kamiryn, sons Ben, Adam, Todd, brothers Steve and Gavriel, former wife Lorraine, a multitude of loving nephews, nieces cousins, cherished friends, colleagues, and innumerable students who are working to make this a better world.
Funeral Services at 3 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Eden Memorial Park, Mission Hills. In lieu of flowers, please hug your husband, brother, father, Zayda in Bob's memory. Donations to the American Diabetes Association, AALA-Student Scholarship Fund, or JNF.
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Richard Hulse
February 17, 2019
Bob was one of the finest people I have known on planet Earth. Just imagine the impression he'll make in heaven!
Jeff, Debi, David & Jessica Kaufman
March 10, 2017
There are few individuals whose appearance match their presence. For us as a family at SOCES, Principal Weinberg was a giant. He was a kind and gentle man with an always infectious smile. He was a memorable individual who helped make the school experience a safe and inclusive experience.He had presence and his impact and care lingers on.
Our condolences to all of his close family and friends.
March 9, 2017
Mr Weinberg, or as we called him Bob the Builder- was always building- relationships, spirit, and good character!
It is a big loss for his family and for the community.
A kind and gentle man- I remember one year, the kids would want to trick or treat at his house just to see him and of course, get some great candy!
Fondest memoroies and sincere condolences.
Helene Chemel and family
Gary Saunders
March 9, 2017
Bob really demonstrated to his staff that he cared about them and the students. He spent much of his time to politically advocate for SOCES and magnets
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Rita Cytryn
March 9, 2017
Our sincere condolences to Nancy and the family. Bob, you will be truly missed. I remember all the holidays we spent together laughing, drinking and eating. A joy of love and friendship. May your memory shine with eternal light.
Love,
Rita and Tony Cytryn
Mari Ann Aguilar
March 9, 2017
It was my privilege to know Bob Weinberg. I had the opportunity to witness his interactions with students, peers, parents, faculty/staff, community members and family. He spent a good part of his life working for the students in LAUSD. He engaged in the betterment of education for their benefit, fighting for the best for them. He was a passionate, dedicated man of honor who obviously loved what he did. He loved sports too. He laid down the foundation for the melding of athletics, academics and the arts at SOCES and always fought hard to awaken the inner essence in every individual.
I remember when we to a conference out of town. He sat me down and just started to talk about Nancy, his children and brothers. You could feel the love he had for them. He kept you updated too. As his family grew he shared stories about his granddaughter and again, you felt the warmth of his heart.
I remember so much about him, but most of all, I recall the selfless way in which he gave of his time. He was a beautiful man who genuinely liked and cared about you. He was there for good times and in bad times. People did not always agree with Bob on things but even when you disagreed with him you never once doubted his sincerity, his respect for you or for his love for the students at his school. He never professed to be perfect but strove tenaciously to inspire perfection in you. I hope someday to see SOCES honor him by naming their sports field after him. I envision him running around right now making some type of ruckus entertaining others and himself.
He nurtured generations of kids and adults. There is not a soul here who is not shocked, grieved and overcome with sorrow at Bob's passing.
I for one am very grateful that I had the opportunity of working with him and calling him my friend.
Sincere condolences to the entire Weinberg family. We all will miss him.
Susanne Ranaldi
March 9, 2017
"Bob was one of the nicest people I have ever met!" He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say...he will be missed!" Susanne Ranaldi (Granada Hills High Parent and Highlanders Booster)
March 9, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Bob was a wonderful influence on all his students.
Rhona Ross (Granada Hills High parent)
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