Robert Lewis Greenfield passed away on July 17, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. He was born on September 8, 1934, the son of Charles and Ada Greenfield.
Robert received a Bachelor’s degree from Princeton and spent his career working in the trophy manufacturing business. He was friendly, intelligent, and caring. He enjoyed downhill skiing and, later in life, cross-country skiing.
Robert served as a docent at the Bronx Zoo for well over 20 years. He could give a tour of any part of the zoo, but his favorite animals were reptiles. It was at the zoo where he met the love of his life, Deborah Harris. Through their over 35 years together, they traveled to Costa Rica; China; Southern Africa; Eastern Europe; and, most recently, Israel.
Robert is survived by Deborah; his son, David Greenfield; his granddaughter, Sydnie Greenfield; and his very good friend, Gail Weissman.
He was predeceased by his lifelong and truest friend, Jerome Weissman.
A funeral service will be led by Rabbi Neil Hirsch on July 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Hevreh of South Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington, Mass. The burial will follow at Ahavath Sholom Cemetery on Blue Hill Road in Great Barrington. To send remembrances to the family, please visit the website of Finnerty & Sons Funeral Home.
