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It is with sadness that I share with you the passing of our classmate and friend, Robert A. ( Robby ) Feldman , on July 23, 2020, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after struggling with Alzheimer's Disease for many years. He was the beloved husband of Ellyn, to whom he was married over 52 years, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. Robby was a well-respected neurosurgeon. Both he and his wife were considered to be pillars of the local civic leadership.
Robby will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
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William C Haas
my swimming buddy, my friend, I'm so sad, alas. all be well; Bill from St.Louis
Richard Hugh Schwachter
We sat together in nursery school, laughed together at Belvoir School in University Heights, played together at Red Raider camp, and swam together at Shaker. He was a swimming star; I was a minor player. We shared a college trip to check out Colgate together. He joined up. I did not. Later when he was an intern in Columbus I stayed in his apartment the night before my bar exam and laughed with Ellyn as we chased her cat which had to be found before I could go to the exam. Years later we talked sporadically to share stories, but I only was able to visit him a few times in New Mexico. The last time four years ago. I quickly learned he was not just a well-regarded great doc but also a loved and generous Santa Fe citizen. He never boasted about his amazing art collection or his achievements as a neurosurgeon. Robbie never needed to do that. He was a sweet warm guy who radiated calm.
Lindie J Levin (Henderson)
Went to Malvern Elementary with Robby who was a fun, smart, nice guy. Had hoped to contact him when we were going to be in Santa Fe in August -COVID 19 cancelled that trip, Was not aware of his advanced Alzheimers Lindie Levin Henderson
Cheryl Lester (Siegel)
In addition to the death notice posted above, is Robby Feldman's complete obituary as recently printed in the Santa Fe New Mexican. Please click on the URL posted below. Let me know if you can't open it.
https://legcy.co/2P7mlLZ
David Goldberg (Goldberg)
Please take a moment to read this obituary of my oldest and dearest friend, Rob Feldman. From Malvern School to roommates at OSU. A lifetime of wonderful memories for my wife Brenda and I, along with Ellyn and Rob. It doesn't get any better.https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?n=robert-arthur-feldman&pid=196564431
Richard Hugh Schwachter
Roger E Perlmuter
My favorite Robby story took place in our 10th grade biology class with Mr. Sturm at Shaker. We were lab partners and dissecting a frog. Robby said he couldn't do it so I did it for him. In later years when he became a brain doctor it became a great ironic story. My deepest sympathies to Ellyn and his family. What a loss for this class!!!!!
Barry E Krantz
Our list of departed classmates keeps growing, but I was closer to Robby Feldman, both during high school and in the ensuing 58 years, than anyone else on the list. I've known Robby since 1954, and we became especially close in our junior and senior years at Shaker. Robby was among the nicest, classiest, most giving people I've ever met. He was an enormously successful neurosurgeon, a pillar of the community in Santa Fe, a devoted family man, and an extraordinary friend. We probably took over a dozen vacations together. My wife Janie and I have enough stories about our times together with Robby and Ellyn to fill a book, but I'll leave at this: Robby was a high energy, low maintenance friend who added class and integrity to any gathering he joined. Even though I knew his death was imminent and accept that it was for the best, his death has hit me like a ton of bricks. May his memory be a blessing.