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for HERBERT ROSENTHAL
Beth Borowski
December 3, 2010
Herb was such an awesome guy and a true mentor. I was so blessed to have spent time with him on & off the softball field @ OVHS. I will never forget how he encouraged me to graduate. He was the ONLY one that stood by my side and believed I could do it. His support and guidance were truly my inspiration. Thank you for making a difference in my life Herb. R.I.P.
Beth Borowski~1990
Rebecca and J.T.
Robin Smith
October 30, 2010
I just want to tell everyone how much my sister and I appreciate all the support and kind words we got about our father. he was a wonderful dad and person. He was also the greatest grandpa ever. the girls at OV and HB meant so much to him. I know he hated to have to give that up. We are very touched that you started a scholarship fund in his name. Thank you all for being such an important part of my dad's life. May he RIP. love you daddy.
Jan Rosenthal
October 18, 2010
My sister and I were overwhelmed with the many kind words and wonderful memories you have of our dad. He always regretted not finding the perfect "job" until after retiring. I know he loved his life in Huntington Beach, working with the kids at both schools kept him young. He was so happy to see "his kids" when he went out. When I came home to visit him, you were everywhere, working at Marie Callendars, at the movie theater, many places and he was always so happy to see you after you graduated. We thank you all for sharing a part of him with us. When I was a little girl he always teased me that the flags were flying on Flag Day for his birthday, June 14. Well, for me they always will.
Niki Cook (Wood)
October 15, 2010
Herb,
I know that I speak for a lot of people when I say that you helped make my years at Ocean View brighter. For so many of us you where the friendly hello and the person we go talk to when we needed support.
You gave so much to so many of us, just know how much we appreciated you. You will be truly missed. Go Seahawks!
John Sansone
October 8, 2010
Upon hearing of Herb’s passing I reflected on all the years that encompassed our relationship. From my perspective Herb Rosenthal was a unique individual that truly cared about others more that he cared for himself. His love for people, sports and Ocean View High School was unmatched by anyone and really genuine. Herb was Mr. OV when my daughters, Janee and Jena, attended the school and our relationship continued to grow on both a personal and softball level when I coached in the 90’s. Herb always did whatever was necessary to put the student athletes first whether it would be driving the van, ordering uniforms, organizing the coaches, attending practices and games or just a friendly and trusted individual to give counseling and advice. Many times he helped by just listening and not judging. Herb was a tireless worker, always supportive but offering in his own style the proper way forward so the kids would receive the greatest benefit. He was always teaching life lessons and was wise beyond his years sharing his perspective with others. His unconditional caring and competitive nature was unshakable-just ask any umpire that made a bad call against OV. Herb was always the happiest after a win against a big name rival or playoff game. He reveled in the way a team came together and survived against all odds. Although he has left this Earth he has given us wonderful memories and life lessons to share with others. We can only hope to someday achieve a fraction of what he accomplished. We will surely miss you Herbie.
John Sansone, Janee Sansone Henderson and Jena Sansone Francis
Terry Scharfe
October 7, 2010
Herb- I will miss the conversations we had when we worked together at Ocean View. While I supervised you, I never had to worry about you not doing your job. You were always able to help and guide the young minds in HB.
Your skills as a coach are of the same caliber as Coach Wooden. You were able to lead the lady Seahawks and produce high caliber basketball and softball players.
ROBERT LEE SHEPHERD II
October 7, 2010
OCEAN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1992,
HERB WAS A DIFFERENT KIND OF MAN. HE WAS NOT ONE THAT MADE YOU HATE HIM, HE MADE YOU LOVE HIM. HERB WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY MEMORIES. THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES TO KNOW YOU AS I WAS IN SCHOOL. OH YA, THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE TO CLASS ONE MORNING, YOU MADE SURE I WAS NOT LATE AFTER WALKING 3 MILES TO SCHOOL, MY BIKE WAS FIXED THAT DAY AFTER SCHOOL. WE ALL WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU. THE SKY WILL BE MORE SAFE WITH YOU THERE. TAKE CARE MY FRIEND.
Alison Santiago
October 7, 2010
Herb,
You are an inspiration to us all and will be dearly missed. I will never forget the kindness and gentleness you displayed in making sure us athletes made it to class, did our work, and just plain had fun!
I bet you and SuperFan are looking down on us all cheering on the Seahawks!
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Alison (Murphy) Santiago - class of 1993
Patricia Shepherd
October 7, 2010
I remember when i first started going to Ocean View i didn't know where anything was at and i even got lost. Herb was my first run in with the Security there and he helped me find my classes and also made sure i know where and how to open the lockers there. He will be miss by all. He touched all who knew him. Herb helped me through losing someone close to me while i was at school. He helped me to know that they were being cared for by someone who loved them and wanted them home early. Thank You Heb. You will be missed..
Cara Vanderhook
October 7, 2010
UPDATED: If you are interested in donating to the Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund, please send a check to: OVHS Foundation and In Memo Line - c/o Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund17071 Gothard Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647 By donating through the OVHS Foundation, your donation will be sent to certified 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
Tiana Esnault
October 7, 2010
He touched my life everyday for four years at OVHS. He made sure to say " Goodmorning and see ya tomorrow " every single day. It meant everything to me as it did to all OVHS Alumni:) U will surely be missed.
Tiana Esnault
October 7, 2010
He touched my life everyday for four years at OVHS. He made sure to say " Goodmorning and see ya tomorrow " every single day. It meant everything to me as it did to all OVHS Alumni:) U will surely be missed.
Stacy Massey
October 7, 2010
The more you are blessed, the more it hurts when you loose that blessing!
May the Lord bring peace upon your family and may you spend hours remembering the amazing man that Herb was.
Cara Vanderhook
October 7, 2010
Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund
Herb Rosenthal was a man who had an impact on many high school students in the Huntington Beach area, and his charisma, passion and dedication was shared at Ocean View High School for nearly 20 years. After retiring, Herb worked on staff as a security supervisor and was often seen cruising around campus on his golf cart, making sure kids were attending class and behaving. However, it was through his involvement in after-school athletics where Herb really touched people’s lives. He was an assistant coach for both girls’ basketball and girls’ softball; he was a mentor, a friend, and everyone’s biggest fan. You could probably count the games or practices Herb missed during his tenure on one hand. He was such an important part of Ocean View athletics and was always there to support the Seahawks in nearly every sport.
Sadly, Herb passed away on September 28, 2010, from heart failure at his home in Temecula, CA. He previously lived in Huntington Beach for 32 years. Herb was born in Los Angeles on June 14, 1937. He attended Manual Arts High School and went on to work and retired from Boys Market in Los Angeles after 32 years. Herb was a big USC Trojans fan and enjoyed the WWE. He was an easy-going, caring and pleasant man who loved his grandchildren and was well-liked and respected by everyone who knew him.
With Herb’s passing, a group of former Ocean View student-athletes have come together to establish the Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund. This is something that they felt Herb would truly love and is a great way to keep his legacy alive at Ocean View High School. The scholarship fund is designed to provide funding to those student-athletes who cannot otherwise afford the costs to participate in high school athletics. The goal is to keep the Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund as a year-round scholarship program. Different student-athletes will be awarded a scholarship each school year to cover their respective costs, which will allow them to participate and be a part of Seahawk athletics.
If you are interested in donating to the Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund, please send a check to:
Ocean View High School
c/o Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund
17071 Gothard Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Any questions - please e-mail Cara Vanderhook: [email protected]
October 7, 2010
Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund
Herb Rosenthal was a man who had an impact on many high school students in the Huntington Beach area, and his charisma, passion and dedication was shared at Ocean View High School for nearly 20 years. After retiring, Herb worked on staff as a security supervisor and was often seen cruising around campus on his golf cart, making sure kids were attending class and behaving. However, it was through his involvement in after-school athletics where Herb really touched people’s lives. He was an assistant coach for both girls’ basketball and girls’ softball; he was a mentor, a friend, and everyone’s biggest fan. You could probably count the games or practices Herb missed during his tenure on one hand. He was such an important part of Ocean View athletics and was always there to support the Seahawks in nearly every sport.
With Herb’s passing, a group of former Ocean View student-athletes have come together to establish the Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund. This is something that they felt Herb would truly love and is a great way to keep his legacy alive at Ocean View High School. The scholarship fund is designed to provide funding to those student-athletes who cannot otherwise afford the costs to participate in high school athletics. The goal is to keep the Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund as a year-round scholarship program. Different student-athletes will be awarded a scholarship each school year to cover their respective costs, which will allow them to participate and be a part of Seahawk athletics.
If you are interested in donating to the Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund, please send a check to:
Ocean View High School
c/o Herb Rosenthal Athletic Scholarship Fund
17071 Gothard Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Any questions - please e-mail Cara Vanderhook: [email protected]
Cara Vanderhook
October 7, 2010
RIP Herbie! Love you and thank you for everything you did!
Desiree Duskin
October 7, 2010
So many fond memories of Herb at OV. You are missed by me and so many people! Rest In Peace
Lissa Sheppard
October 7, 2010
Herb, what a great example of a human being- caring, kind, generous, loyal, honest, and most of all a true friend. I have so many memories with you. You were always there for me, when I was out of control especially. At times when I wanted to rage and show my attitude during basketball, you always came over, put your hands on my shoulders and did your best to calm me down. I have this picture somewhere that was shown in our basketball slide show at our banquet my freshman year where I'm sitting on the bench during a game and you are standing behind me with your hands on my shoulders. It is one that now will become a memento and shows just what you stood for in my life. That person to never judge me for my out of control ways. I have vivid memories of you riding around school in your golf cart, being my basketball and softball coach, your laugh, your voice, your presence! Remember when you crashed the school van when we went to our San Diego tournament for basketball after my freshman year? Oh the memories of that moment will always bring a smile to my face. Even after you left Ocean View 2 go to HBHS, you still showed your commitment to me and my family by coming 2 support my little sister play basketball, and for that I extend my sincerest thank you! Oh and how can I forget, those yearly christmas cards that would come in the mail signed Love, Herb- yeah those too will always be a reminder of your kind gestures to me and my family! You've undoubtedly touched so many peoples lives, some more than others, and I can say that because of this among many other attributes you contributed to our greater happiness while your presence was felt on this earth. You may be gone in person, but your legacy and memories will always be with me! Thank you for all that you did for me, I will never be the same because I got to be in your presence! Spread your greatness up there, wherever you rest now, and keep watching over me so the attitude and bad attributes I used to possess don't return. And if for some reason they do, please don't hesitate to again rest your hands on my shoulders and guide me through...much love and respect Herb, you will surely be missed!
October 7, 2010
.Herb, you were such an inspriational person for all my family. you took my daughters under your wing and guided them to becoming better young women. you will be missed,especially that smile that was always there even in the toughest of times.
Rick Sheppard OVHS parent and friend
Nikki Barton
October 7, 2010
Thank you for your guidance and being there for anything I needed. The Earth has lost a wonderful man, but the Heaven's a gained a new Angel. Say hello to Superfan for me. I will love and remember you always.
October 7, 2010
Herb epitomized all the goodness and kindness that man has to offer. I fondly recall sitting at OVHS in the stands watching basketball games and having wonderfully delightful conversations with him. He was such a role model for my 3 girls while they attended OVHS and offered nothing less than gentle kindness. I will truly miss Herb and want to offer my heartfelt sympathies to his family. He was truly an original and one of a kind. I am a better person for having known him. Travel well, my friend. Marion Sheppard
Nikki Barton
October 7, 2010
Herbie - You were a very special man. You made a difference in so many lives and the world has truely lost a wonderful man, but Heaven has gained another Angel. I have pictures of us that go all the way back to 1997, that I would love to post. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know how much you LOVED Your grand daughter and she should know that she had an AMAZING grandfather. I can only hope that your memory lives on, I know it will through me. Thank you for EVERYTHING Herb. I love and miss you!
Andrea Acosta
October 7, 2010
Herb was a great man, he did so much for OVHS back when i was a student, Softball, Basketball, and most of all keep us kid in line and in school. u will be missed herb to the fullest. RIP
toiresa malone
October 7, 2010
You will be dearly missed! You are a one of a kind person. Toiresa Malone - ocean view high school
Heathere Sampson (cox)
October 7, 2010
I was a student at Ocean View and could honestly say that Herb MADE Ocean View. It would not be the same without him there. He always made us all laugh. He was an awesome man! We will miss you dearly Herb!
Lana Miller
October 7, 2010
Herb,
You are a SUPER HAWK to so many! Your love and dedication to all the students of Ocean View will long be remembered, and I am sure from HBHS as well.
Thank you for caring about our children so much. Godspeed and keep cheering for the Cardinal & Gold!
Sincere condolences to your family and all of your friends.
October 7, 2010
Mike and Glenna Polk
Thanks for watching over our girls.
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