Dr. Robert Rosen's Obituary
Robert “Bob” Rosen, a beloved husband, son, brother and grandfather, passed away on December 24. He was 95 years old, 11 days shy of his 96th birthday, and lived a life defined by compassion, integrity, and his desire to do good unto others.
Robert was born on January 5, 1922 and raised in Asheville, North Carolina with his four brothers and sisters. After graduating from college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he entered medical school at UNC Chapel Hill and completed his medical education at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. As a respected physician of 45 years in Surfside and Miami Beach, he was an active member of the staff of Mount Sinai, Saint Francis and North Miami General Hospitals, as well as served as a medical staff officer at Saint Francis and North Miami General Hospitals.
After retiring from medicine, his relentless passion for helping people never subsided. Robert spent almost 15 years as a Guardian ad Litem and received the award Guardian of the Year for his dedication. He also served for many years on the Board of the Miami Beach Community Health Center for which he derived great satisfaction helping to provide medical care for those less fortunate.
Robert was a longtime resident of Bay Harbor Islands before moving to Quayside, and recently to Kendall. He was a member of Temple Beth Sholom on Miami Beach for over 50 years, and a long-time member of the Board of Directors, and recently joined Temple Bet Shira in Pinecrest. He had a deep love for his wife, Beatrice, who he remained married to for 65 years, as well as for his grandchildren, Samantha and Ross who were his pride and joy.
Robert enjoyed playing tennis and traveling, having dinner with his friends at Quayside, and taking part in different activities including trivia and dominos, at The Palace.
Robert remains a role model and inspiration for all who knew him, as an empathetic man who greeted everyone with a smile and had a heart full of unconditional love.
Surviving him is his wife, Beatrice Rosen, sister, Ida Belovin, his son, Seth Rosen (and wife Melanie Dernis Rosen), his grandchildren, Samantha and Ross Rosen, and numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Phillip and Sam, and his sister Janette.
Services Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at 12:30pm at Lakeside Memorial Park
10301 NW 25th Street
Doral, Florida 33172
The family suggests donations in memory of Robert Rosen to: The Voices for Children Foundation 601 NW 1st Court #10, Miami, FL 33136, Temple Beth Sholom on Miami Beach, Temple Judea in Coral Gables, or Temple Bet Shira in Pinecrest.
Arrangements by Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 865-2353.
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