05/02/18
- NNHS Newsletter -
Bobby Ruben
Robert Benjamin Ruben
(11 May 1947 - 25 Apr 2018)
Newport News High School Class of 1965
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05/02/18
- NNHS Newsletter -
Robert Benjamin Ruben Newport News High School Class of 1965 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Here is a more
complete account of the sad news we previously reported.
Bobby
Ruben, Class of 1965,
brother of
Rona
Ruben ('61),
passed away in Williamsburg on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the age of 70.
He was the first
cousin of
Ronni Green
Cristol ('64) of MD
and
Ricki
Green Gray ('68) of NC,
and the nephew of the late
Mimi Weger Green, Valedictorian of the Class of February 1940.
May his memory be for a blessing always.
From
Ricki Green Gray ('68) of NC - 05/01/18, 4:20 PM:
| Hi, Carol, This is Ricki (Green) Gray, Class of '68. Bobby Ruben was my first cousin. He passed away last Tuesday, just short of 71. His birthday is May 11, 1947. There
will be a graveside gathering this Thursday at 2pm at the Rosenbaum
Hebrew Cemetery on Kecoughtan Road in Hampton. There are no family
members left in NN.
Thank you so much, Ricki.
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From the Daily Press - 05/02/18:
Robert
B. Ruben
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WILLIAMSBURG - Robert "Bobby"
Ruben, 70, died on April 25, 2018.
He was the son of Dorothy and Jerry Ruben and the brother of Rona Ruben. Bobby attended William and Mary College and the University of Richmond. He worked at Ruben and Harris Wholesale Confectionary, established by his great grandfather, eventually becoming its owner. He attended Adath Jeshurun Synagogue, serving on its Chevra Kadisha and being the caller for its bingo fundraising. He was treasured by his family and many friends as kind, generous, and fun loving. |
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For the past twenty years, he lived at Eastern State Hospital as a result of
strokes and their aftermath. The family wishes to thank his friend George
Fenigsohn for his unwavering support during all those years.
A graveside burial service will be held at The Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 2 pm. Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
View and post condolences on our online guestbook at
dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Our sincerest sympathies are extended to Bobby's family, friends, and classmates at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
910-854-8802
Oseh Shalom
"Oseh Shalom" suggested by Diane
Sandler Marcus ('69) of MD - 03/27/05
Thanks, Diane.
"Oseh Shalom" midi courtesy of http://www.alanabrams.com/jewish.htm - 03/27/05
Greg Olsen Painting courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 02/10/05 and 11/23/08
Silver Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars3.html - 03/28/05 and 11/23/08
Image of Gold Star of
David Pendant used to form logo
courtesy
of
http://rainbowspiritbeads.com/shop/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=202
- 11/23/08
