Robert Biller
Robert Biller (June 21, 1923 - June 16, 2019)
Robert Biller, known as Big Bob, died Sunday, June 16 at the Inn of Sarasota Bay Club. He was born in Henderson, North Carolina and attended University of North Carolina. Robert met Hermine Geisenheimer and they married in 1952. They moved to Greensboro North Carolina, raising 3 sons. Bob was President of Burlington Handbags, Inc. in Elon College, North Carolina. Bob and Hermine were members of Beth David Synagogue. He enjoyed golfing at Starmount Country Club in Greensboro. Robert was preceded in death by Hermine.
Bob met Joan Libas of New York and they were married in 1979 and resided in Greensboro for many years until Bob's retirement. They moved to Longboat Key, Florida and joined the Longboat Key Club where Bob played golf and Joan enjoyed tennis. Bob and Joan were members of Beth Israel Synagogue. Bob enjoyed traveling and his travels took him all over the world. But nothing in Big Bob's life was more important than his family. Robert is survived by his wife Joan of Sarasota Bay Club and his sons David Biller (Diane), Gerald Biller (Sondra), Richard Biller (Eve) and grandsons Nathan, Jacob and Bryan.
He is also survived by Sara Harris (Armand), Benjamin Harris and JoLyn Turner (Laura). Also, survived by Robert Libas (Roberta), Nancy Leeds (Harvey), Andy Libas, Matt Saril, grandchildren Jason Libas, Jessica Kurland (Keith) and Annie, Sophie and Zachary Leeds and great grandson Bodhi Kurland.
(Published in Herald Tribune from June 17 to June 20, 2019)
In memory of Robert Biller and in loving support of his family
Paul and Cathy Leibrock
In memory of Robert Biller
Susan Kosko
In memory of Robert Biller
Inge J. Gould
For a life well lived by a man greatly loved and respected. We are grateful to have known him.
Betsy & Mike Bommer
In memory of Robert Biller
Valerie Shapiro
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Samantha Karpman
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Elaine Rothenberg
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Ursula and Alan Jonas
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Bert Rapowitz Lauri Pollack
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Michael Hendrickson
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Evelyn Koshner
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Valerie Shapiro
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Doris Kaplan
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Barbara Jacoby
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Betty Levi
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Jack Levin
Ira Fogelgaren (1955 - 2017)
Ira Fogelgaren, a friend of the Post-21 community, passed away on December 22nd.
The Fogelgaren family made Bergen County their home more than 20 years ago when they were planning to raise a family while maintaining a personal and professional connection to Manhattan. Ira and his wife, Jacki Saltzman, have two sons, Sam and Danny. Not surprisingly, it was at a young age that Sam learned to enrich the lives of all other children like Danny, who has Autism.
Locally, “Coach Ira” made an indelible impression on youth in the community and their volunteer buddies as he and the family founded Tenafly Challenger Baseball in 2007. Year after year, Ira advocated for the team’s interests. A practicing attorney in New York, he often left the office early on Fridays: practice began as soon as Ira could make it to the field. Every player and buddy was an MVP in Coach Ira’s eyes and he wasn’t going to leave until they all felt accomplished. Friends and relatives of the Fogelgaren family also came to know that “Challenger” baseball filled an unmet need for a sense of community and became a springboard for lasting friendships and yet other recreational activities.
Ira knew that people with special needs could excel, never strayed from his vision, and led by example. He left his family and the community with the orientation and personal skills to continue that legacy.
I will be forever grateful to the UAlbany student housing gods for having put us in the same suite freshman year as my life has been immeasurably enriched by our long friendship. Ira, you were as a good as friend as a person could have and your courage dealing with life's adversities will never cease to be an inspiration to me.
Steven Schwartz
In memory of a true champion- Ira Fogelgaren! You were an inspiration to all Challengers, and their families.
We miss you, Ira!
Lawrence and Natalie Lam
In memory of Ira Folgelgaren
Gary-Lee-Jack Graham
Jean Lam
Jean Lam, wife of the late Sau-Wing Lam and loving grandmother of Jonathan Lam who lives with Autism, passed away in early February 2018 at age 93. An ardent supporter of Post 21 Club from the very beginning, Mrs. Lam has given generously to Post 21 Club in previous years, once even donating a full-size Honda minivan to help transport young adults to a new Day Program that Post 21 Club helped to create in Bergen County. Post 21 Club commemorates Mrs. Lam on our website.
This donation is made in memory of Jean Lam, mother of my dear friend, Carol.
Shau-wai and Marie Lam