Robert was the loving husband to Charlotte for 35 years. He was the best father to his twins, Adam and Chelsea, and their "sister," Riley, a 15-year-old miniature poodle, who lives a more leisurely and spoiled life than the rest of us. Robert took in his son-in-law Daniel like one of his very own children, which means Daniel fell victim to Robert's practical jokes like the rest of us.
Robert loved his family. He loved being a father and an uncle, and he absolutely loved his nieces and nephews, who he goofed around with and instigated into causing just a little bit of trouble.
Robert was a person, who made strangers into friends and friends into family. Robert's friends became the siblings he always wanted to have, and these friends and their children, his "nieces" and "nephews," became like family.
Robert had a beautiful voice. He loved his adopted hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, and he worked constantly to improve the city that he loved. Robert was fun-loving, silly, intelligent, witty, and, while earnest, mischievous. He could not lie but loved to mess around -- he had a great dimple on his cheek that would inform those in the know that he was messing with you. To his core, he was a good, loving person, who made everyone feel cared for. If he loved you, you knew it, and you knew that he loved you just the way you were.
Robert decided to donate his organs to gift life to others. Robert's gift of life was a fitting final act: first of all, he loved to shock us; and his decision to gift life was a quite a surprise. Second of all, he was a deeply generous person. Robert would do anything for his family, friends, and community. He believed in fighting for the underdog and could not bear injustice. We should have known that, until the very end, Robert would chart his own path, make his own decisions, share love, and give himself to others.
Robert will be very missed by many.
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| Name | Robert Rosenberg |
| Date of Birth | May 24th, 1965 |
| Date of Death | March 24th, 2023 |
| In Memoriam Donation | Giblem Lodge |
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| Cemetery | Oleander Memorial Gardens |
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Wilmington NC United States |
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My heart has been heavy with grief since I heard the news. It aches for his wonderful wife and my friend, Charlotte, and Adam and Chelsea (and Riley, of course); for his near and dear friends--his other family; and for myself, who lost a friend that I was too certain would be in my life for many, many years to come. Robert filled one of the most precious spaces in my life: he was a good friend. Sometimes, I can have a tendency to disappear for a bit. But Robert taught me how to be a better friend. He was always good at reaching out, setting the next time, knowing when to talk and when to be quiet, and keeping a conversation or project going over weeks and months. He was good at connecting interesting people and sharing his world. He generously gave his time, energy, spirit, praise, grace, smiles, laughter, encouragement and wisdom. He saw the good in people and assumed the best. We’ve heard that friends are the family we wish we had. He was that “family friend” to me. His presence and passion for life, energy and kindness will be deeply missed.
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Robert was a great man. He had a great sense of humor, was incredibly business savvy & was sharp as a tack. He will be truly missed.
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I only knew him for a couple of days but made a huge impact on me.
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robert was a wonderful friend to all of his shipmates on Sundance. We spent hundreds of hours sailing together with friends. He has an extraordinary mind as you would expect from Horace Mann school and Stanford university. He really wanted to fix the world. He had a wonderful family. He was a " one-off " on Gods production line ! May his final voyage be a beatiful SPINNAKER RUN with a special lunch that he often brought for the rest if the crew on sundance. We will miss you Robert, a memorable shipmate. . coldolences to his woderful family. Murray Seidel, m.d..
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I met Robert as I was navigating a very tough season in life. He was a very supportive and extremely hospitable voice in my life during those years. I was able to attend a few events he and Charlotte put together, they were always great times. I even got a chance to introduce my family to him. He was truly a quiet giant in the community and will absolutely be missed. My prayers go to Charlotte and the family during this tough time.
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My heart is broken! My sincere condolence go to Charlotte, Adam, Chelsea and Daniel. Our world will not be the same without Robert. He had a big personality and impacted everything and everyone around him. He cast a wide net and lived life to it's fullest. Though technically I may have had limited encounters with him (mostly on visits to Wilmington and on various family events and holidays) I was lucky enough to be part of his orbit and I count him (and the entire Rosenberg family) as dear friends. I am not at all surprised that he was an organ donor. He was a very giving person down to his core. I hope that his family and friends take great comfort in knowing that he will end up saving the lives of so many others. A "Mench" to the end!! May Robert's memory be a blessing to us all.
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I am overwhelmed with shock saddened with loss. Wow It’s all I can say because I’m at a loss I will miss Robert He always bought tiny tot balls over to Sunny He was a beautiful person and I’m proud to say I knew him and called him a friend My condolences to the family they are in my constant thoughts and prayersLove and hugs Missy
We will always remember the Passover with Dana acting out the plagues! Love you guys!
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Roger, Ted and I want to send our condolences to Charlotte, Chelsea and Adam. I will never forget meeting Charlotte on an 8th grade field trip in Wilmington for our kids. I was so happy to get to know her and her kids. Then came car-pooling to driver's ed, and we met the Goldfarbs too. For the next many years our families spent a lot of time together, boating in the Intracoastal Waterway, vacationing, and of course lavish dinners at Robert and Charlotte's house where you never left hungry. Robert was a grand host and a wonderful cook. His enthusiasm for life will remain in our hearts forever. He was taken far too soon. Our love goes out to the Rosenbergs and the Goldfarbs, our "crew" in North Carolina. Much Love, Sue Roger and Teddy
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It is very hard to accept the loss of this wonderful man. Frankly I’m still too angry at the universe to have any peaceful thoughts about his sudden passing. My heart goes out to his beautiful, warm, and loving wife, Charlotte, and to his two incredible kids, Adam and Chelsea, of whom he was deeply proud. I’ve known Robert for only a few years, but I already took it for granted that he was someone I’d be friends with for the rest of my life. He had a unique combination of kindness, hustle, and sheer goofball-ness. His way of sometimes talking without proper nouns when he was excited cannot be imitated. I would say, “Robert, what are you saying?” And he would say, “Well, exactly—who’s saying? And what does it matter what they’re saying if they’re not talking to each other? Or why would they say it in the first place?” He was generous: Once he loaned me a little money—we hadn’t even known each other that long—and told me I could pay it off by getting the check at our lunches, which meant we ate many lunches together. I’m grateful for that now. Needless to say, neither of us had any idea how little time there would be. Robert is gone too soon, but he moved through the world with intensity, and leaves a meaningful mark on this city. In the past few years, he became an important presence in the effort to restore the Giblem Lodge, in downtown Wilmington, one of the most important historic buildings in North Carolina. The family’s request that donations be made to that cause, in lieu of flowers, is a typically considerate gesture. The former master of the Lodge, Raymond Mott, who himself died prematurely only four months ago, formed an excellent friendship with Robert toward the end of his life and used to say that Robert was an angel. Love you, brother Rosenberg, you spark plug of a person. I’m holding your family and friends in the light. Safe travels on your way back to the Oneness. John Jeremiah Sullivan
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Robert was a very dear friend to me. He and his family excepted me from the beginning and made my family and I apart of his. He was always spur of the moment with me. One day he called me up and invited me to see Tony Bennett at concert. I knew he was a true friend from the beginning but becoming brothers when he entrusted me to watch Riley while he was dealing with other things. I’m gonna miss are random adventures, he will be missed and loved always!!!!
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We are very saddened to hear the news of Robert’s passing. He knew how to light up the room and his sense of humor kept you on your toes. Our love goes out to our friend Charlotte and their children during this emotional time.
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My sympathies to Charlotte, Adam, Chelsea and Daniel, and Riley. Robert was always offering his help. He was so smart, knowledgeable, and generous! I enjoyed his wit and his good nature , and conversations on the deck and sitting on the beach. I am thankful that I met him . He will be missed and remembered.
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I'm so sorry to learn of this. Robert was such a great guy and huge help to me when we worked together at WDI (he a board member and I as CEO). Robert and I came up with a restructured committee organization for WDI while driving to a startup conference and back.
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Robert was a phenomenal friend and neighbor I am blessed to have known him ! He always bought Sunny a tiny tot tennis ball. There are so many countless ways but all I can say is thank you Robert for the friendship and the Fun times You will be missed but you’ll always be in our hearts and Memories
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My thoughts are with this beautiful you g family. Too soon to lose such a beautiful doul
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