Robert "Bob" Edenbaum, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great friend to all who knew him passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, at his residence in Jupiter, FL, surrounded by his family. He was 92.

Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Benjamin and Nettie Edenbaum. A gifted athlete in all sports, he attended George Washington University on a four-year basketball scholarship. After earning a bachelor's degree in business, he represented the US Army basketball team while stationed in Hawaii, earning a tryout position for the US Olympic team along with a contract to play professional basketball. Bob also won multiple national handball championships and enjoyed boating, fishing, skiing, tennis, and golf. His accomplishments led to his induction into the JCC Hall of Fame in Rockville, MD. Bob's competitive nature and perseverance also fueled his success in business. In 1956, he founded Diplomat Parking Corporation in Washington, DC, ultimately expanding it to over 200 locations throughout the Washington Metropolitan area.

Bob's greatest pride and success was his cherished family. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Sandra (Edlavitch), his brother Stephen Edenbaum (Elly), his sister Rona Klein, Letha Roach, and his three children: Robin Harris (Mason), Paul Edenbaum (Robin), and Gail Schwartz (Jonathan); seven grandchildren: Matthew Edenbaum (Rachael), Ross Edenbaum (Gaby), Stephanie Lyulkin (Matthew), Eric Harris (Jessie), Alison Kernus (Alex), Dana Harris, and Brandon Schwartz; and four great-grandchildren: Eloise Mae Edenbaum, Lily James Edenbaum, Emerson Paige Edenbaum, and Sophia Violet Lyulkin.

Graveside services will be held at King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA, on May 13, at 1pm. Guests will be received at the Edenbaum residence following the service. Shiva will also be observed on Tuesday at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of your Choice. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.