Dr. Robert Y. Hilbronner

Dr. Robert “Bob” Y. Hilbronner died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on September 7, 2026 AT THE AGE OF 91.

Bob was born at West Jersey Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, on December 28, 1934. He as the son of Rose and Stanley Hilbronner and the brother of Kathy (nee Hilbronner) Dropkin. He grew up with his family in Camden, New Jersey. Bob graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, where he received the award for “Most All Around Student.” He went on to graduate from Rutgers University and Temple School of Podiatry.

Bob successfully practiced podiatry for 40 years in Williamstown, New Jersey, where he also lived with his wife and two daughters. He was also on the staff at Kessler Hospital, where he performed podiatric surgery. His patients loved him, and he was deeply respected for his dedication to his profession and to the people he cared for.

Bob had a beautiful bass-baritone voice and a lifelong love of singing. As a young man, he sang with the Camden Civic Opera Company, and throughout his life he continued performing with various small theater groups. He was known for playing the lead roles and brought his remarkable voice and talent to every performance.

Bob was married to Naomi (nee Norwitz) Hilbronner, his beloved wife of 69 years. Together they built a wonderful life and raised two loving daughters, Ann Sachs and Kim Dagen (Dale).

He was the beloved grandfather of four beautiful grandchildren: Adam Sachs (Molly), Lauren Sachs, Alyson Bakley (Dylan), and Jacob Dagen (Jess), and the proud great-grandfather of six beautiful great-grandchildren: Abraham Sachs, Golda Sachs, Esther Sachs, Evan Sachs, Philip Sachs, and Hudson Dagen.

His family was his pride and joy.

Relatives and friends are invited Wednesday, September 9, 2026 beginning 10:15 to Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc. 2001 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill NJ where funeral services will begin promptly at 11:00 am. The service will also be live streamed on plattmemorial.com. Please scroll down to view the live stream.

Interment will follow at Locustwood Memorial Park in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Shiva will follow immediately after the interment at Naomi and Bob’s home, in Voorhees, NJ. There will be no other Shiva visitation.

May his memory be a blessing.