Robert S. Pearlstein Memorial

Robert S. Pearlstein, 84, of Boca Raton and Philadelphia, June 20, 2017. Bob, was a longtime real estate broker and owner of Empire Realty founded in 1960. He was a pioneer real estate professional specializing in apartment buildings and personal care centers. He graduated Penn State University and was a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi. While at Olney High School and Penn State, Bob was a member of the varsity track team that won the ICAAA championship. He was the star high jumper, long jumper and pole vaulter and placed 2nd at the Penn Relays. Bob proudly served as an officer of the army as a 2nd Lieutenant for 4 years. In 1961 Bob’s 150th armored calvary was recalled when East Germany built the Berlin Wall. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, racquetball, basketball, skiing and sailing. He was honored with the Jewish Basketball Hall of Fame Award in 2011. Bob enjoyed playing the piano and writing his own songs. He composed over 50 songs on the piano…all self-taught. People enjoyed listening to his music. His many friends and family will miss him very much. Bob was born on September 19, 1932 in Philadelphia.