Robert Motelow, Yonkers, NY, passed away in his home on November 3rd, 2026. He was a New Yorker by birth and by heart; he was born in Brooklyn in 1945 and lived in Yonkers his entire adult life. He attended college at LIU-Brooklyn and was a beloved teacher at the Elmer Bogart IS1 55 where he worked for over 20 years. He began his career as a social studies teacher and eventually became an assistant principal. He was known for his intelligence, compassion and advocacy on behalf of his students. He was a caring teacher who believed in the potential of his students and lovingly helped then to achieve success. After his retirement he kept a close relationship with many of his former students. Robert loved baseball (especially his New York Yankees!), collecting, and long walks in the neighborhood. He had a great sense of humor and liked to laugh. He proudly spoke of his former students and cherished the relationships he maintained with several of them over the decades. It gave him great joy knowing he had made a difference in their lives. He closely followed the academic careers of his nieces and nephews and their children, and he celebrated major milestones in their lives with them. He enjoyed a close-knit circle of friends whom he kept in touch with over decades. Robert will be deeply missed by his nephews, nieces and their extended families, his sister, and many dear friends, neighbors and all who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, November 14th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bronx NY.