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Dr. Robert Louis Sax

1928 - 2022

BORN

1928

DIED

2022

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Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria

5755 Castlewellan Dr.

Alexandria, Virginia

Robert Sax Obituary

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DR. ROBERT LOUIS SAX

Of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on February 26, 2022. Bob was born in Wheeling West Virginia to Nathan Sax and Rebecca Sax. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dr. Martin Sax and his loving wife of 57 years, Iris Sax. He is survived by his brother, Dr. Sylvan Sax, daughters, Andrea Sax (Linda Fitzgerald) Nina Sax (James) and Gina Sax-Nelson, granddaughter, Jessica Tenpenney (Justin), and great-granddaughter Lily Iris Tenpenney. A graveside service was held at King David Memorial Gardens on Monday, March 1, 2022.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 5, 2022.

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Frank Titus

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