Robert Schilit was born in Queens, New York on August 8, 1959. After graduating from Stuyvesant High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in systems engineering from the University of Virginia. Rob continued his education by completing a master's degree in economics at the University of Minnesota and becoming a Certified Internal Auditor. Rob was a foodie, nature enthusiast, jokester, history buff, music fanatic, and lifelong learner. However, his best role was being a dad. Rob passed away on June 7, 2012 from adrenal cancer. He is remembered as an incredible son, brother, dad, uncle, grandpa, great uncle, and friend.