Robert Nathan Isseks (1951-2017)
Robert Nathan Isseks, a native son of Middletown, died unexpectedly on April 3, 2017 in Hillside Cemetery on his daily scenic walk through the city. He was 65.The son of Evelyn Sher Isseks and the late Jacob Isseks, he was born on July 15, 1951 in Middletown. Bob was a graduate of 1969 MHS and 1973 Syracuse University. He earned his masters degree from Colgate and earned his law degree from Fordham University in 1978. He married Judith Reynolds on May 25, 1985 in High Falls. An accomplished athlete, he was named an all DUSO lineman. He was a highly sought after attorney who worked for the City of Middletown, as well as serving as a City judge and a Civil Rights attorney. He was board member for Hillside Cemetery and donated his time there as Hillside’s Attorney. He worked as special counsel for the city of Middletown. He was also Assistant Corporation Counsel He was a recipient of the Liberty Bell Award. Mr. Isseks was also a nature lover who enjoyed long walks every day in the City of Middletown. These walks most always included a lively jaunt through Hillside. His last moments in life were strolling through this place he loved so much, enjoying nature in the moment, before suffering for an instant and falling mortally to the ground. He knew the history and geography of his city and shared his knowledge whenever he could. Roberts older brother Frederick is currently on the board of Hillside.
Robert Nathan Isseks, a native son of Middletown, died unexpectedly on April 3, 2017 in Hillside Cemetery on his daily scenic walk through the city. He was 65.The son of Evelyn Sher Isseks and the late Jacob Isseks, he was born on July 15, 1951 in Middletown. Bob was a graduate of 1969 MHS and 1973 Syracuse University. He earned his masters degree from Colgate and earned his law degree from Fordham University in 1978. He married Judith Reynolds on May 25, 1985 in High Falls. An accomplished athlete, he was named an all DUSO lineman. He was a highly sought after attorney who worked for the City of Middletown, as well as serving as a City judge and a Civil Rights attorney. He was board member for Hillside Cemetery and donated his time there as Hillside’s Attorney. He worked as special counsel for the city of Middletown. He was also Assistant Corporation Counsel He was a recipient of the Liberty Bell Award. Mr. Isseks was also a nature lover who enjoyed long walks every day in the City of Middletown. These walks most always included a lively jaunt through Hillside. His last moments in life were strolling through this place he loved so much, enjoying nature in the moment, before suffering for an instant and falling mortally to the ground. He knew the history and geography of his city and shared his knowledge whenever he could. Roberts older brother Frederick is currently on the board of Hillside.