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MORT ROSENTHAL Obituary

Name: Visitation for MORT ROSENTHAL
Location: Eric and Lori Lander's home

ROSENTHAL, Mort Of Cambridge, MA, on March 19, 2015. Wonderful and greatly loved husband of Maryann Thompson; father of sons, Alex, Ben and Solomon, and stepfather of Emma and Michael Rose. Services will be at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following the services, the family will be receiving visitors at Eric and Lori Lander's home at 74R Fayerweather Street in Cambridge on Monday until 4pm. Mort, a business visionary, founded a company called Corporate Software in 1983 that revolutionized software distribution by packaging and licensing software in a business-friendly way. Corporate Software made personal computers a standard part of the office environment by making software more affordable. A serial entrepreneur, Mort continued to create new companies up until his untimely death. Funny, engaging, truly out-of-the-box, Mort was always looking for imaginative solutions to all sorts of challenges. In addition to being a titan in the software world, Mort was also often found at school events or shuttling a carload of children. Passionate about his family, he actively participated in his children's lives, spending time playing, talking and being with them. He worked to make serious illnesses more manageable and served actively on committees and Boards of Cambridge-Ellis School, Shady Hill School and Cambridge School of Weston. Mort took joy in watching his five children become the wonderful people they are and felt deep gratitude that he was able to be part of their lives. He was also a deeply loving and supportive spouse of his wife, Maryann. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 (www.jdrf.org), or Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, New England Chapter, 72 River Park St., Needham Heights, MA 02494

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for MORT ROSENTHAL

17 Entries

Roger

July 26, 2018

Mort, you were one of the true originals -- trendsetting, pioneering, a real change agent. Your spirit was amazing. Your laugh was one of the very best. You will be missed by many.

September 10, 2015

I just heard the news. I worked closely with Mort at the Marino Center. He was a mentor, leader and tireless member of our Board. So sorry to hear this news. Anne McCaffrey

Paul Jacks

August 30, 2015

Mort and I were at Yale together and I haven't seen him for many years. He was an outstanding guy who was so smart and witty, and a pleasure to be around. I have such great memories of him. My sincere condolences.

Sarah Diehl

July 7, 2015

My mom and I just heard of Mort's passing.We were deeply distressed.We called him Mike through the years at Shady Hill until our last chat at my brothers funeral. My brother and Mike were close friends at Shady Hill and Mike's mom.Eleanor, was close to my parents .We have fond memories which we will cherish.My mom, Lois Mary Diehl and I send our condolences to all of the family .Much Love,
Sarah T.Diehl.

TJ S

May 4, 2015

I met Mort only once for a brief time this past summer, when he was kind enough to host friends of his son Ben from the diabetes camp he was working at. I've known Ben for many years through Camp Joslin and had heard how great of a guy he was from both Ben and those there who knew him. It didn't take long to recognize why he was so highly spoken of, as I got to see firsthand his charm, humor, generosity, and kind-hearted nature. He had a truly special relationship with his family. I didn't know him very long, but his character is reflected in his son Ben, who like his father is a great man.

March 26, 2015

Maryann, Michael and Family,

We were shocked and saddened to hear about Mort from William, and we can only imagine the extent of your grief. He was always so welcoming and kind to us. Our sincere sympathy and prayers for all of your family at this difficult time.

The Cassidys
Bill, Marsha, William,
Jacqueline and Bryan

Those lucky enough to work with Mort

March 23, 2015

A legacy. That is Mort. And my heart, and so many of my friends' hearts, are broken with Mort's passing. And he is the reason for those friendships. We all grew up together, professionally and socially, due in large part to the environment Mort created. For many of us, an ice cream truck in the afternoon at 275 Dan Road was the norm. As was the popcorn machine in the afternoons, and the hamburgers and hot dogs that Mort made for us on an occasional Friday afternoon in the summer.
Mort was an amazing man and had such a profound impact on many of our lives. He was not only a pioneer of software resellers, but of our early careers, taking us in right out of school and teaching us that work can be a fun AND fulfilling. He made many of us who we are today in that he inspired us to be the best we can be. And enjoy every single minute of it!
Work wasn't work at Corporate Software... everyday was like going home for Sunday dinner, surrounded by life-long friends who, like Mort, were family.
May you rest in peace Mort. Thank you for our life lessons. We learned from the best and will think of you always.

Nancy Mehlem

March 23, 2015

With deepest sympathy to Mary Ann and his beloved children; all of whom he loved so deeply. We are all blessed to have known and worked with Mort.
Shalom.

Carol Ziegler

March 23, 2015

Gratitude, sympathy, and love to each of you. How tough these days are. Mort was so helpful to me when I experienced a very serious/traumatic accident while at Lesley. He was a generous, loving, great man. Sr. Carol Ziegler, SND - Chief Mission Officer Notre Dame College

for Mort

Deborah Lotus

March 23, 2015

Mort was my hero for having the vision to found Wellspace, a dream of a holistic wellness center for all who worked there, or came there as a client! In following a business model as a corporation rather than a 'cottage industry', Mort made a real contribution to the 'image of self' of integrative medicine care providers that will continue to blossom and grow. Thank you Mort, and to say "RIP" for one of the most active man I ever met, may not be a blessing, rather I say "Keep on moving", Mort, you will never be forgotten.

Larry & Lisa Bourget

March 22, 2015

Rest in peace Mort

Bruce Saffran

March 22, 2015

We only only loose the good ones too soon.
All our prayers and best wishes for you and your family.
Bruce,Elaine and Ari Saffran

Jeffrey & Norine Silton

March 22, 2015

I knew Mort mostly through his mother (Eli Rosenthal). She raised him all on her own, growing up on Grozier Road in Cambridge. She was the most wonderful woman that I may have ever known and she had a truly significant influence in Mort's life. My deepest condolences to Mort's family. You have a great legacy to take forward with you in your future lives in carrying on the Rosenthal family name. Mort will be proud.

Ami Oliver

March 22, 2015

Am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing~was a childhood friend before we moved away from Cambridge~ xoxo may your family find peace in your memories of him.

Steve Rauch

March 22, 2015

I remember Mort as a funny, entertaining and exciting friend to have during our time in Santa Cruz, Ca together during the summer of 1973. We had recently reconnected when he heard about the wildfires of Colorado and the impact it was having on me. He offered any assistance to me that I might need in any way even though we had not had any direct contact in almost forty years. So, I will also remember his kindness and offer of friendship in a time of need. RIP Mort.

Judy Salerno

March 21, 2015

I will remember Mort for his influence on my career, his most genuine and generous spirit, integrity and courage.

Mort late spring 2014

Lori Lander

March 21, 2015

I will remember how much Mort loved his family. How he delighted in all five children, truly enjoying when they found passions. And how much he loved Maryann.

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