RICHARD RUBINSTEIN: Our beloved Father and Grandfather has passed away peacefully and stoically, December 28, 2024, just shy of his 90th birthday.

Dedicated to his family it was only fitting that his last words were, "Where's the baby?" referring to his 2 year old grandson.

Richard was born on February 4, 1935 to the late David and Harriet Rubinstein of McKeesport, PA. He was a graduate of Penn State, received a Master's degree from The University of Pittsburgh, and served in the Air Force.

One day he eyed Judy, a teenage red-head beauty from Brentwood. It took a couple years of maneuvering to corral her, but Richard eventually married his prize when she reached the ripe old age of 19. That was 66 years ago.

Life for the young couple was full and rich and exciting, Richard and Judy became the parents of 3 children while still in their 20's. Richard built his business and owned shoe stores in Eastland Mall, McKeesport, and Greengate. More recently he founded Footloose in Shadyside and The Galleria in Mount Lebanon. The young family moved to Churchill in 1970. There were challenges, but our dear father and grandfather Richard, always stood tall, strong, steady, and decent.

Richard was well rounded, he played the piano, loved classical music, sang in the glee club, was a jazz aficionado, and loved tennis. He was Vice President of Temple B'nai Israel, President of Mckeesport Symphony, and a lifelong supporter of the Pittsburgh Symphony, The Pittsburgh Opera, MCG Jazz, Pittsburgh Arts and Lecture Series, and the Y Music society.

Hopefully he is now watching over us, smiling with his vodka in hand, as we unfold the road map he provided, living on with purpose and joie de vivre...

Richard is survived by his wife Judith, children Michael, Robert (Barb), Jill (David), grandchildren Gabrielle, Mika, Maya, and Emma Rubinstein, Jacob and Sarah Cohen, Jayme Spiece.

Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Ave., Shadyside, on Monday December 30, 2024 at 11 AM. Visitation one hour prior to service (10 AM- 11 AM). Interment at Temple B'nai Israel Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to charity of donor's choice. www.schugar.com