Robert John Schlesinger

Robert John Schlesinger, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence in Naples, FL after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born April 10, 1937 in Scarsdale, New York and was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Henry Schlesinger and his sister, Joan. His daughter, JoAnne and her husband Michael are the proud parents of granddaughter, Lucia. His son, Jeffrey and wife Michele are the proud parents of grandson, Matthew. Bob is survived by his loving wife and constant companion, Jeannie.
Bob's formal schooling, as it were, was at the University of Virginia, where be belonged to the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity and studied business management. However, Bob never stopped learning and applying knowledge, technology and guidance to the many different businesses he owned and/or managed over his lifetime. He was a totally committed business executive. He was a respected member of the Sports Builder's Association, where he continued to develop his adopted nickname of "Sweet Old Bob" (SOB).
SOB's passion for the ocean writ large was truly represented in his captain's knowledge and abilities at sea. In addition, he loved to fly and was equally adept at small craft piloting where he was an early in life enthusiast. But, his most serious pre-occupation in sports was in polo and the horses he rode and his insight and undeniable exuberance for the game of polo where his son, Jeffrey, became proficient and was his sporting highlight. He loved sports cars and being challenged by games. He was a great friend to those he connected with and could always be counted on for integrity, support and assistance. He was special.
Private cremation services had been arranged with the Fuller Funeral Home, Naples, FL and Bob's ashes will be appropriately placed at venues of his passions. We will miss his enthusiasm and verve. He was one of a kind, for sure
Remembrances may be made in the form desired by friends, or by a donation to: Mass. General Hospital Thoracic Oncology Fund, www.giving.massgeneral.org/donate.

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