Sidney Rosenbloom, 88, of Pittsford, passed away on January 12th. Born on September 21st, 1937 in Rochester, he was a devoted husband to Constance and a loving father to Jacqueline, Kevin and Marjorie.
Sidney graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He also served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He began his career at McCurdy and Company as a co-op student while at R.I.T., and continued there for his entire career achieving the titles of Controller, Secretary, Senior Vice President, and ultimately Chief Financial Officer. In his role, he oversaw the development of many important projects including the introduction of computer systems, point of sale technology, and real estate development at local shopping malls. He was known for his excellent judgment, attention to detail, financial acumen and loyalty to the McCurdy family. Sidney was also an adjunct professor at R.I.T. in the subject of retail math.
Sidney’s interests included golf, cards, travel, jazz, gambling and vodka gimlets. He enjoyed time with his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends from grade school or the “JY”. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias fraternal organization and was also active in the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Sidney especially loved being a grandfather to his 8 grandchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Constance, his brother and best friend, Harold Rosenbloom, his sister, Laura Rothstein, his children, Jacqueline Hersch, Kevin (Lori) Rosenbloom, Marjorie (Julian) Goldstein and his adoring grandchildren: Elizabeth Hersch, Adina Goldstein, Sophie Goldstein, Mitchell Hersch, Isabel Goldstein, Charles Rosenbloom, Emily Rosenbloom and Samantha Rosenbloom. Sidney was predeceased by his wonderful parents, Charles and Bessie Rosenbloom, his dear sister, Florence Sniderman, and brother Irving Rosenbloom.
Funeral Services will be held on THURSDAY January 15, 2026 at 1 PM in The Main Sanctuary at Temple Beth El. CLICK HERE for a map to Temple.
A procession will follow to White Haven Memorial Park.
For those unable to attend in person, please CLICK HERE to Livestream the service.
The family will receive friends and family at 40 Sandringham Road on THURSDAY [January 15th] from 7 – 9 PM, FRIDAY [January 16th] from 2 – 4 PM, and on SUNDAY [January 18th], MONDAY [January 19th] & TUESDAY [January 20th] from 2 – 4 PM & 7 – 9 PM. CLICK HERE for a map to the house.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Rochester Institute of Technology University Advancement [116 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, New York 14623-9809]. CLICK HERE to donate online.
