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With heavy sorrow I announce the passing of my father Robert Mittleman on 9/07/2023 at 3:30am. He was surrounded by his wife Kellee Moser and myself and my brother Sean Mittleman. My father had been battling hard with his health the last several years and it was his time to move on and join his parents and loved ones above and suffer no more. My stepmother Kellee and him were married for 20 years. All the love surrounds her right now at this time, please reach out to me if there is anything that you wish to let her know; as she does not have social media. I am absolutely devastated, the day I never wanted to happen, happened. It couldn’t happen to my dad. He’s a walking miracle. He’s my hero, the one person that no matter what - saw me for who I am and loved me more than anything because I am who I am. I’m a daddy’s girl. He’d always tell me he was my number one fan and then give me those brutally honest Mittleman talks where it goes “get your shit together, and don’t be scared! now do it!” Speeches. To toughen me up followed by the biggest hug in the world. I’d call my dad every day just to check in and shoot the shit with him and it just felt good to hear him tell me stories or just let him babble. He’s one unforgettable soul if you know him. He’s one of a kind and I’m proud to say I’m his daughter. My stepmother does not have social media ; so I will be announcing arrangements and further details regarding any services and such - any questions- please don’t be a stranger and message me on here, or if you already have my phone number- go ahead and text me. I also have my fathers cell phone, so you can also reach me on his phone as well.
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Martha Shultz (Liao)
Bob was a terrific individual and fine gentleman. We had such fun together as kids at Belvooir. Seeing him at the 65th birthday party was brilliant! The years just melted away. May his memory be a blessing
Hal Yaeger
I fondly remember racing Bob's car. "His' 66 GTO and "my" 67 442. We were going down Fairmont Blvd. late at night @ almost 100mph! As we reached the crucial point to slow down he did so first. The good guy that Bob was, he let me claim victory even though he really won.
It is wonderful to hear about the great relationship he had with his daughter and family et al. He will be deeply missed.
Michael Courtney
we went back to the first day of wiley. mrs horvath's science class.
for 60 yrs after that, he'd always been a touchstone for me.
ofof shalom, brother.
Jerry Cyncynatus
What a sad day. He was one of the good guys. I've know Bob since I was 13 years old. We lived within 5 minutes walking distance and often played together as kids. Sadly I list contact throughout the years. My heart goes out to the family.
Andy Szabo
I am very sorry for your loss. Think of your Dad's strength.
Gail Lach (Sands)
I have great memories of Bob at Wiley. He wanted me to wear his ID bracelet and my parents made me give it back. And moving forward seeing him at reunions or breakfast at Corky's on Reunion weekend. May his family be comforted by their memories.
Arleen Berenson (Paluscsak)
I have known Bob since elementary school & continued our friendship on FB. He was always a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed talking to him at our reunions. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, daughter, and grandchildren, and family. One could tell how devoted and proud he was of his family.
Gary Glazer
I knew Bob quite well in our younger years-we lived on the same street and were partners in crime in Belvoir and Wiley. He was a great guy and a good friend. Sadly,as sometimes happens, we took different paths in life and lost touch over the many years. No particular reason, it just happened.
Since about 2013, a number of us resumed a tradition started by our fathers and grandfathers of going to the Schvitz on a Friday night in October. Located at 116th and Kinsman, it is a unique experience of gathering in a facility built in 1927 and bonding over steam and steaks. Not for everyone but for those of us who journey to Cleveland each year, it is an extraordinary time. At one such visit (pre pandemic /not sure of the year), I was in the steam room and struck up a conversation with someone about what a unique experience the Cleveland schvitz presented. We talked about visiting the location with our fathers when we were children, about growing up in Cleveland, about( in my case) leaving the city and living elsewhere but periodically visiting Cleveland and visitng the schvitz. The gent then asked me where I grew up-University Heights. So did he. Where did I go to School-Belvoir-Wiley-CHHS.So did he. What street did I live on? University Parkway. So did he. It turns out that I was having a 25 minute conversation with Bob Mittleman and neither he nor I immediately recognized one another until we connected the dots. It had to have been 50 years since Iast spoke with Bob but the coincidence was amazing- a true "only in Cleveland" moment.He was still the same friendly, interesting and interested person. Tough to catch up on 50 years but it was wonderful to see him and have some laughs after so many, many years.
I am sorry he is. gone. He was obviously a wonderful father and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace bro'-you were some kind of dude!
Edward Joseph
I've known Bob since high school. We stayed in touch, even meeting at the Schvitz. My condolences to his wife and children.
Eric Silvey
Back in our junior high school days, Bob was "the leader of the pack."
He was never afraid of new challenges and would always find ways of making things work.
He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.