Dr. Robert Jerome Isaacson, age 89 of West Long Branch, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. Born in Freehold he moved to West Long Branch 60 years ago to open his own practice, Isaacson Orthodontics.
Through the years he was honored to be a member of many organizations; the American Association of Orthodontics, Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontics, New Jersey Association of Orthodontics (Past President), American Society of Dentistry for Children, American Cleft Palate Association, American Dental Society, Monmouth-Ocean Dental Society (Past President), Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, New Jersey Dental Association, Rutgers Scarlet Knight Swim Team and a West Long Branch Chamber of Commerce Board Member. Dr. Isaacson was also an Associate Professor at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery from 1971 to 2021 and taught at the Montefiore Medical Center. He received Distinguished Service Awards from the New Jersey Association of Orthodontists, Columbia University, New Jersey Dental Association and MOCDS and served our Country honorably in the U.S. Air Force achieving the rank of Captain.
He was predeceased by his wife Barbara in 2019. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Richard Isaacson and his wife Jeanne and Dr. James Isaacson and his wife Alyce; his brother, Dr. Howard Isaacson and 4 grandchildren, Michael, Sara, Joseph and Carli.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 30 at 11:00 am at Congregation Torat El, 301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. Interment will follow at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. Shiva will be observed on Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm at Congregation Torat El. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Congregation Torat El, 301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence through the Tribute/Guestbook link above.
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