SIDNEY ROSENBLATT's Obituary
Sidney “Sid” Rosenblatt age 97 died peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family. He was cared for by the doctors and nurses at Broward North Hospice. Sid Rosenblatt was born in New York, December 6, 1924, son of Abraham and Mildred Rosenblatt. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, in the Class of 1941, where he played basketball, football, and ran track. While still a minor and ineligible for war, Sid traveled to Philadelphia and worked as a welder preparing ships for war. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted
and began his service in Europe. As part of the Fighting 69th Infantry Division, Sid aided in the liberation of Buchenwald and met Russian troops along the German border as WW II came to an end. Following the war, he served numerous years in the National Guard and was promoted to rank of Master Sergeant.
Sid joined Temco in the late 1960’s during which time he pioneered the expansion of facilities maintenance into hospitals, nursing homes and the newly developed World Trade Center in Manhattan. During his time at Temco, he completed his Bachelor of Science from Pace University. Continuing his professional journey, Sid became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and an A.C.L.F. Administrator, to which he later served as Executive Director of the largest proprietary skilled nursing facility in the United States. Sid earned a Master’s in Psychology from N.Y.I.T., and later received his doctorate from Lorenz University at the age of 85. He served as an administrator for Adult Congregate Living Facilities. Sid conducted counseling services for Alzheimer patients and their caregivers; provided counseling through Jewish Children and Family Services and facilitated Caregivers Support Groups.
He was a founding member of the Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA) and Vice President. In 2004 he was awarded Administrator of the Year by the FALA and the Sid Rosenblatt Excellence in Leadership Award was established in his honor. Sid also served as President of the FALA’s Palm Beach chapter, and Vice President of the Broward County chapter. He was elected President of the Health Care Industry in Palm Beach County and served as Director of the State Association. In 2018 the Dr. Sid Rosenblatt Volunteer Service to Veterans Award (SRVSA) through Mission United was established. In 2018 Sid was presented the Quilt of Valor from The United Way/Mission United. Most recently Sid was inducted into the Area Agency on Aging Broward Senior Hall of Fame in May 2021.
In addition to Sid’s enumerable accomplishments, he was a fervent swimmer; Florida sports enthusiast; lover of opera; performer and producer of amateur theatre; avid reader; poet; writer, and illustrious storyteller. His life was fulfilled by service to others through compassion, education, and patriotism, as well as a devotion to his family.
Sid is preceded in death by his brother Murry Rosenblatt and daughter Carol Gordon. He is survived by his brothers, Paul (Joan) Rosenblatt, Bernard (Lesley) Rosenblatt, and his beloved wife of 39 years, Katherine Rosenblatt; two sons, Robert Gordon, and Marc (Roberta) Russell; two daughters, Patricia Russell, and Amy (Michael) Perez; three stepsons Judd Christensen, Scot (Jennifer) Christensen, and Jon (Cynthia) Christensen; 14 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the New Montefiore Cemetery in New York, with Military Honors. A memorial service will be held on Veteran’s Day in Broward County, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sid’s name to Mission United (UnitedWayBroward.org).
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