Sheldon Nathaniel WITT

WITT
Sheldon Nathaniel, died on September 20, 2016 with his daughter Joanne and his companion Audrey Alterman at his side. He was born January 21, 1929 in Bayonne, New Jersey, the son of Clara Parish Witt and Casper Witt, both of Bayonne, New Jersey. He grew up in Bayonne.
He earned his bachelor's degree from NYU in 1950, a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1953. He completed his active duty service in the army immediately after graduating from Harvard Law School and was honorably discharged in 1960.
While in law school, he met Leonore Allen. They were married in 1954. They moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he was serving in the army. They returned to New York City and he was admitted to the bar in New York, New Jersey and in the District of Columbia.
He opened his own practice in Englewood, New Jersey. He moved to Fair Lawn, New Jersey, welcoming Joanne in 1957, Debra in 1959, Susan in 1962 and Stephanie in 1965. He moved to Teaneck where he was an active member of the Teaneck Jewish Community Center. After moving to Tenafly, he joined Temple Emanuel in Englewood where he enjoyed volunteering. He was an active supporter of the State of Israel.
He built a law practice where his clients were like extended family members. He was a caring boss who went above and beyond to help his employees with their personal problems.
He was a loyal fan of the New York Yankees and a lifelong Democrat, but his real passion was his family. He was the loving brother of Judith Witt Brodman and uncle to Steven and Alan Brodman. He supported and took great pride in the accomplishments of his daughters and later his grandchildren, cheering on every win and consoling the losses. He was a loving father-in-law to Lewis Schreck and Cameron Sedgwick.
He and Leonore Allen Witt divorced in 1986. He spent the following years with Joyce Rosen. After Joyce's death, he reunited with his high school girlfriend, Audrey Alterman. They spent the last few years living very happily together in Boca Raton. Florida.
Sheldon is survived by his companion, Audrey Alterman; his daughters Joanne Witt, Debra Witt, Susan Witt Schreck and Stephanie Witt Sedgwick; his sister, Judith Witt Brodman; his grandchildren Jesse, Emily and Katie Schreck and Ben and Sam Sedgwick; and his nephews and niece, Alan Brodman, Nancy Markhoff, Richard Allen and Jeffrey Allen.
Donations in his honor can be made to Birthright Israel Foundation. A memorial for friends and family members is being planned for late fall.