Obituary of Robert S. Herman

Robert S. Herman , age 92 of the Beverwyck Community on Autumn Drive in Slingerlands, NY died on Friday morning, August 24, 2012 at his residence. Born in Newburgh, NY, Robert was a Capital District resident most of his life and served in the Army during World War II. He was the loving and devoted husband of 70 years to Beatrice Hirsh Herman. He also leaves his 2 sons, Gerald Herman of Hanoi, Viet Nam and Arthur Herman of San Francisco, California. Brother of William Herman of Princeton, NJ. Grandfather of Benjamin, Katie and Emily Herman A memorial service will be held at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road in Albany on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Robert in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Albany Symphony Orchestra, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207, the the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center, 180 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203 or the Jewish Federation of Northeastern, New York, 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203-5306.