Virginia Beach – Ernest Martin Lendman (Ernie), 86, passed away on May 11, 2025.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ernie was the son of the late Henry and Sarah Lendman. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila Ktotstein Lendman, and his brother Stephan Landman.
Ernie is survived by his devoted wife of 50years, Etta Lendman; his daughter, Helen Prince, and her husband Michael of Virginia Beach; his son, Bernard Lendman, and his wife Susanne of Reston, Virginia; and his grandson, Noah Lendman. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Natalie Steiner; brother-in-law, Michael Steiner; nephews, Adam Steiner and his wife Marieke, and Aaron Steiner and his wife Lauren, and great nieces and nephews. Ernie will be fondly remembered by his many cousins and a wide circle of friends who will miss him deeply.
A proud Boston native, Ernie attended Boston University and graduated from the University of Miami. He was the founder and CEO of The Lendman Group, a pioneering company that transformed the job search landscape through the creation of the modern job fair. Throughout his life, Ernie served on numerous boards and generously supported a variety of charitable causes. A graveside service was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. Online condolences may be shared with the family at hdoliver.com. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association.