By West Side Rag
West Side Rag is deeply saddened to announce the death of the Rag’s co-owner, Robert Tannenhauser.
Bobby died at home on the Upper West Side Friday morning, surrounded by his family.
West Side Rag will publish a remembrance in the coming days.
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Very sorry to read this. May his memory be a blessing .
Thank you for your commitment to local news. We will miss our comment moderator.
So sorry to hear this. Thank you for your contributions to the local community and RIP.
I’m sorry for some of my comments that you had to reject, I hope they made you smile anyway. Thank you for your contributions to the community rest well Sir.
You took the words right outta my mouth. Glad I read down a bit b4 commenting.
Love his hippie/intellectual face. RIP. Condolences to fam. and friends💔
In 2023 Bobby read 22,-000 comments written by WSR readers. Read more here about how he approached the job of comment moderation. https://www.westsiderag.com/2024/07/13/commenting-on-the-comments-meet-west-side-rags-comment-moderator
Very sad. Condolences to the Tannenhauser Family.
Very sorry to read this. Condolences to the family, and gratitude for your service to the community.
Thank you so much for running the Rag. You will be missed.
Bob was a sweetheart and a true gentleman. I will miss seeing him walk with Maggie. I am sending love and prayers to his entire family. May his memory be a blessing.
Rest well. May his memory be a blessing.
Condolences to Carol and the rest of the Tannenhausers. Robert leaves a legacy of examplary journalism and a deep love of his community.
I’m so sorry. His contributions will be remembered!
Rest in peace, Bob.
I would love to hear more about your life journey.
Let’s celebrate his life, not the way he approached comments, etc. Neither the time nor the place.
My condolences to Carol and the rest of the family.
Our condolences to the Tannenhauser family, sending you all love, prayers and strength during this difficult time.
So sorry, thank you for giving to this community.
My condolences. You run a great site. May his memory be a blessing.
Like so many readers I appreciate the “family” feel among writers, editors and everyone behind the WSR – even without knowing the family in person. How sad to hear this news of Robert’s passing, and to know of your great loss. Sincere condolences from one of your devoted readers (and a maybe sheepish, possibly over-effusive commenter). With many others here I add my gratitude for the long reach of his talents and contributions and community spirit.
So sorry, he did a great job with the WSR.
This is is so sad. My condolences to the Tannenhauser family. Thank you for all you’ve contributed to our community. May his memory be a blessing
My deepest condolences.
He was so helpful when I reported news or requested information be posted. And he has read many of my comments. Rest easy Bob.
My condolences to the Tannenhauser family. I knew him only through the West Side Rag, but that is a legacy that should bring you much pride and satisfaction. I always describe the WSR to my friends as being much better than it needs to be.
So sorry to hear this news – what a loss to the entire UWS and Rag community – Condolences to his family – May his memory be a blessing –
My deepest condolences to Carol and her family
Rest easy, sir.
Condolences. May his memory be blessed 🥲
Carol,
So sad to learn this news. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Your neighbor, Steve Anderson
It’s a sad day! RIP
I’m so sorry to hear this. Thanks to him the West Side Rag is a valuable resource and community-builder for all of on the West Side. My condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear of Robert’s passing.
Together Carol and Robert have kept the WSR strong.. For that we thank you!
May his memory be a comfort !
So sorry. Condolences to the family
Bobby Tannenhauser was a prince–a devoted husband to Carol for fifty-something years, a loving father and grandfather, an astute businessman, and a kind and generous friend to many. He was a role model in boundless ways, including how to live for years with a serious, increasingly debilitating illness. May his memory be a blessing.
I went to High School with him. My sincere condolences to his family. May his memory be a blessing. And thank you Bobby for all your work on the WSR.
Bob and Carol have been exceptional partners in their stewardship of the Rag. Carol’s tale of how they came to own it is below. He was a true gent who seemed to delight in Carol’s more ‘front of the house’ work while he assured some of the back of the house in their mom-and-pop adventure. Moderating comments with tough love and bringing the Rag to the next level, Bob’s mark is everywhere. He was a mensch and the loss to Carol and his family must be immeasurable. Sincere condolences to his partner in life and all things WSR and to the Tannenhauser family. “Though lovers be lost, love shall not; and death shall have no dominion.”
Here’s the link to Carol’s lovely piece: https://www.westsiderag.com/2024/05/25/weekend-column-how-we-came-to-run-the-rag-and-what-we-plan-to-do-with-it
We are all much richer for his commitment to Rag readers. Thank you for what we have enjoyed over the years.
The West Side Rag has been a cherished part of the UWS community, and we are so grateful for the care and dedication Bob has poured into keeping neighbors connected and informed.
Bob – we are holding you in our thoughts, and sending strength and comfort to your family.
– Cocoon team
Thank you for creating this wonderful community resource! May your family find comfort and peace in knowing how much I respect your work.
The West 71st Street Block Association sends our condolences to the entire Tannenhauser family on the passing of Robert. Upper Westsiders count on your wonderful publication for detailed news about our community. We look forward to learning more about Robert when his remembrance is published.
R.I.P. My condolences to the family and friends of Robert Tannenhauser. Robert was a great contributor to everything good about the UWS.
Such a kind and caring soul.
It is with deep sorrow that I read of the passing of your co-owner. My heart goes out to Robert Tannenhauser’s family, friends and professional associates.
Bobby left his mark and made our world a better place.
He will be deeply missed.
so sorry, condolences to the entire family, may his memory be a blessing.
Sincerest condolences.
Deepest condolences to his family. I don’t know Mr. Tannenhauser, but we are all blessed by his work and legacy. Rest in peace.
May his memory be a blessing. His work surely has been a blessing to all of us. Thank you so much for The Rag, Mr. Tannenhauser.
The legacy he left for community journalism should make his family extremely proud. Long live the West Side Rag.
Very sad to see today’s headline. Sending condolences to the family and friends of Robert Tannenhauser. Many thanks for his contribution in making the WSR such a valuable part of our community.
His pioneering efforts to make upper west side an enclave for concept of a small community will be missed
What a great legacy this man leaves. A community builder. RIP
RIP. After 14 years of serving this community via West Side Rag, we lose one of its staunchest lovers and advocates. Sincere and heartfelt condolences. He will be sorely missed, for so many reasons. 🙁