Robert Joseph Waxman

Robert "Loveable Bob" Waxman 89, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2014. He was born May 12, 1925 and grew up in Philadelphia with his sister Gloria Perper who pre deceased him. Their parents were Edith and Samuel Waxman who owned a Seafood Market catering to restaurants in downtown Philadelphia. Bob graduated from Central High and earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Bob enlisted in the US Navy after graduation and rose to the rank of Lieutenant. When his kids were young, Bob lived several years on Long Island in Massapequa and then spent many years in New York City. As an engineer he worked for The Diebold Group, Gimbels Department Store, and retired from Standard and Poor's in 1991. After a few years, he moved with his boat to St Petersburg, Florida. He was a long-time member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and it became a very special part of his life. He enjoyed sailing his boat and making lasting friendships. Bob was extremely proud of his family. He was not the type to brag but when he talked about them, you could see the sincere joy he felt for them. His daughter Liesa Waxman lives in St.Petersburg, Florida. His son David Waxman lives with his wife Susan and their two children Samantha,16 and Sean,15 in Newburgh, NY. He is also survived by his faithful cat Dexter, his long time friend Donna Johnson of Kenneth City, FL, his niece Binnie Perper and her husband Themeos Drossos of Ferndale, Washington, his nephew Stanley Perper and wife Ann and children of McLean,Virginia, and his ex-wife Peggy Waxman Gates of Winter Haven, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Suncoast Hospice thehospicefoundation.org or Save Our Strays, Inc. saveourstraysinc.com. There will be a private Celebration of Life for "Loveable Bob" at The Lyceum in St. Petersburg, Florida. As he wished, he will buried in Montefiore Cemetery in Philadephia next to his sister and father. He will be greatly missed!!! David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Central Avenue Chapel in St. Petersburg is serving the family. Service Information