Celebrating the life of
Robert Clark Greenwald, Jr.
January 14, 1924 - January 19, 2014
Robert Clark Greenwald, Jr., 90, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in San Diego, California, son of the late Robert Clark Greenwald, Sr. and Helen Dromp Greenwald. At an early age, Robert moved with his family to Brazil and then back to the United States living in White Plains, New York. After high school, Robert was offered the V-12 educational program through the military to further his education. He subsequently joined the United States Navy serving during World War II. He spent one year at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then attended Duke University obtaining an engineering degree. He met and married the love of his life, Ruth Stanfield Anderson and moved to Long Island, NY where he worked as an engineer with Texaco. He later accepted an international sales position and the family relocated to Manila, Philippines where two of his four sons where born. The family lived there for eleven years returning to New York in 1964 where he worked for Caltex, Inc. until he retired in 1980. After his retirement and living in Somers, NY, Robert assisted his wife, a graphic artist with the day to day operations of her studio in sales and photography. They both retired and relocated to Savannah in 1992. They have been long time members of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and both were involved with the church newsletter; he was an avid photographer, tennis and golf player. He was a member of the Tybee Light Power Squadron and was a minister volunteer with the Chatham County Sheriff's Department.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Ruth Anderson Greenwald of Savannah; four loving sons, Robert Clark Greenwald, III and his wife, Jayne of Collierville, TN; William Anderson Greenwald and his wife, Linda of Milford, NH; Jeffrey Alan Greenwald of Acton, MA; Kenneth Edward Greenwald of White Plains, NY; sister, Helen Orner; grandchildren, Robert Clark Greenwald, IV, Willis Anderson Greenwald, Brian Joseph Greenwald, Jared William Greenwald, Chelsea Rebecca Greenwald and Molly Katelyn Greenwald.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church followed by a burial of the cremated remains in the church garden.
Remembrances: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Rd., Savannah, GA 31411.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Our sincere sympathies in the passing of a dear friend. We'll forever remember fond memories of Bob, his love of his family, his Church and those he touched everywhere.
- George & Marlene Huguenin, Lewes, DE
All, who had been friends with My father, attended the Funeral and/or have sent condolences along. I want to thank you from the bottom of My heart for being there for us. It has meant a great deal to Me to see how many people have been great friends to and paid their respects to My Dad. I will miss him very much, but I now know that he was loved by many people. Thank you so much. With great admiration, Jeff Greenwald
- Jeff Greenwald, Acton, MA
Bill, My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom Desmond
- Tom Desmond, Hudson, MA
Gentlemen and Dear Lady Ruth: Your father husband was a dear man to me. His gentle nature and wicked sense of humor was always welcome during the too few visits up North. He always made me laugh as he whispered anecdotes about 'my boys' and what devilment you would get into when you were younger. I smile when I remember his cooking attempts premasticated salad and still marvel at his wonderful and immediate presence when camera equipment was brought out. You could tell that photography was his passion. May God bless you all with peace in your hearts. Your Dad and sweet husband is whole once more, and is preparing the photo shoot for when you are all reunited. With affection, Wendy
- Wendy Antonelli, Milford, NH
Jeff and all other relatives I ma very sorry for your lost, hope that you all fine some alive for such lost.
- Miguel Alvarez, SALEM, MA
Liz and I send our condolences and the Tybee Light Sail and Power Squadron.
- Ron and Liz Lynch, Savannah, GA
Ruth we are praying for you everyday and know you have our love and support at this time and always. We are at the cabin for the week but will be with you in spirit. I will so miss passing Bob in the halls of the jail and always getting that big hug! He gave so much of himself to others and it is his turn to be on the receiving end. May you feel his presence everyday until you are reunited again. In His love, Sally and Stephen L.
- Sally Lufburrow, Savannah, GA
Our sincere sympathies in the passing of a dear friend. We'll forever remember fond memories of Bob, his love of his family, his Church and those he touched everywhere.
- George & Marlene Huguenin, Lewes, DE
All, who had been friends with My father, attended the Funeral and/or have sent condolences along. I want to thank you from the bottom of My heart for being there for us. It has meant a great deal to Me to see how many people have been great friends to and paid their respects to My Dad. I will miss him very much, but I now know that he was loved by many people. Thank you so much. With great admiration, Jeff Greenwald
- Jeff Greenwald, Acton, MA
Bill, My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom Desmond
- Tom Desmond, Hudson, MA
Gentlemen and Dear Lady Ruth: Your father husband was a dear man to me. His gentle nature and wicked sense of humor was always welcome during the too few visits up North. He always made me laugh as he whispered anecdotes about 'my boys' and what devilment you would get into when you were younger. I smile when I remember his cooking attempts premasticated salad and still marvel at his wonderful and immediate presence when camera equipment was brought out. You could tell that photography was his passion. May God bless you all with peace in your hearts. Your Dad and sweet husband is whole once more, and is preparing the photo shoot for when you are all reunited. With affection, Wendy
- Wendy Antonelli, Milford, NH
Jeff and all other relatives I ma very sorry for your lost, hope that you all fine some alive for such lost.
- Miguel Alvarez, SALEM, MA
Liz and I send our condolences and the Tybee Light Sail and Power Squadron.
- Ron and Liz Lynch, Savannah, GA
Ruth we are praying for you everyday and know you have our love and support at this time and always. We are at the cabin for the week but will be with you in spirit. I will so miss passing Bob in the halls of the jail and always getting that big hug! He gave so much of himself to others and it is his turn to be on the receiving end. May you feel his presence everyday until you are reunited again. In His love, Sally and Stephen L.
- Sally Lufburrow, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
