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Robert Edmiston Obituary
VERO BEACH - Robert Radford Edmiston, of Vero Beach, FL and Southport, CT, was born on February 1, 1938 and raised in Bay Shore, NY. Mr. Edmiston passed away due to complications of Alzheimer's disease on August 22, 2020 at the age of 82.
He began his career in finance at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York where he remained for two years before joining Kuhn, Loeb & Co. His career on Wall Street spanned 42 years, years that he spent at Kuhn, Loeb & Co. as it merged with other investment banking firms, ultimately becoming Lehman Brothers.
As the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Southside Hospital, Bay Shore, NY, a position he held for 10 years, he ensured that the hospital was financially secure enough to provide health care services to the community. In Southport, CT, he served on the board of the Sasquanaug Association for many years, an association founded in 1887 that works to preserve the historic character of Southport. He was also a member of the Pequot Yacht Club, The Country Club of Fairfield and Trinity Church Southport and a former member of Southward Ho Country Club on Long Island.
Mr. Edmiston earned a BA in Economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY, and an MBA from New York University.
Robert is survived by his wife, Nancy, sister Holly (Dick Gosman), his three children, Rob (Gabrielle), Susan (Catherine) and John, his four grandchildren, Laura (Daniel), Diana, Brooks and Graham and two great grandchildren, Adeline and Finn. He will be greatly missed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
An online guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com
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Tracey Scheer
February 5, 2024
I worked with Bob at Lehman as a young associate serving the Blue Cross blue Shiel Association. We traveled a fair amount and I came to know him well. Bob was among the last of a breed of relationship oriented investment bankers. He put his clients’ interests above all else. He was elegant, intelligent and the consummate gentleman. I am so sorry I did not reconnect with him. My deepest sympathies to his family.
D. Michael Connellan
December 31, 2020
Bob was a quality person and old school man of honor. He delivered on his commitments, took loving care and responsibility for his family, his word was his bond - and he was a heck of a fine sailor! The world needs more Bob Edmistons!
John and Jacqueline Lange
December 27, 2020
Dear Nancy,
We have only learned of Bob's passing today as we were addressing your Christmas card. We are so very sorry to hear this news. I will always remember Bob as a wonderful friend and mentor. Jacquie remembers Bob always being there with a big hug, smile and interested in hearing about the children. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob with be greatly missed by all who knew him. John and Jacquie Lange
Alden Flakoll
October 26, 2020
Always enjoyed your business analysis and your friendship. A BLESSINGS to your Family. Alden
Nick and Debbie Roberts
September 16, 2020
Bob
Deb and myself are so sad for your loss
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family
Gordon Woelper
September 7, 2020
Our condolences and prayers to the Edmiston family and circle of friends. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of everyone and the memories you'll have forever.
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