Virginia Beach—The son of the late Sam and Ruth Rosenblum, of blessed memory, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2016.
He attended Norfolk’s Taylor, Blair and Maury schools and graduated with honors from University of Virginia and the college of dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia. He received a post-graduate degree in pediatric dentistry from Medical College of Virginia and was the first board certified pediatric dentist in Virginia Beach. Fred was also the first dentist to travel with Operation Smile in the early 80s and continued to volunteer his time and talents for years after.
Throughout his life, he loved skiing, golf and never gave up his passion for traveling, especially with his family.
He is survived by his wife Barbara and his children Dr. Richard Rosenblum and Gabrielle, Suzanne Guardia and Luis, the Honorable Michael Rosenblum and Nicole, Harry Hjardemaal and Mattia Botturi, and his brother Jordan Rosenblum and Eilene, and seven grandchildren.
A graveside funeral took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Donations to Congregation Beth El, Operation Smile or a favorite charity.