Robert M. Perlstein's Obituary
Robert (Bob) Perlstein, age 91, died after a long illness at Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida. Bob was born in New York City in 1929 to Belle and Louis Perlstein. He graduated from Hobart College in 1951 and in 1953 married his childhood sweetheart, Judy Goldstein. After living in Japan during his military service as a special agent in the Counter-Intelligence Corps., the couple returned to Bergen County, New Jersey in 1955, where they raised two children, Jeffrey and Cathy. Originally in the textile business, Bob later founded Amtex, Inc., a pharmaceutical packaging company, which was later run by son, Jeff.
Before fully retiring, Judy and Bob cruised down the intracoastal waterway and purchased their first home in Sanibel in 1982. Bob was an avid player in the men's tennis leagues and served as Treasurer of the Southwest Florida Symphony. They were also members of Temple Bat Yam, the St. Charles Yacht Club, and various other island organizations.
Survivors include his two children and families: Jeffrey, Janet (Bashian), two sons Andrew and wife, Samantha and son Robert of Haworth New Jersey; and Cathy Chern and daughter Caroline.
A private memorial service will be held at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
What’s your fondest memory of Robert?
What’s a lesson you learned from Robert?
Share a story where Robert's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Robert you’ll never forget.
How did Robert make you smile?
