New York, New York
SOBEL--Gerson, 104, died peacefully in his home in Rockville Centre. Gerson graduated Syracuse University where he was captain of the water polo team. After college, he sailed the Caribbean until returning to Manhattan to go into the stationery business. A great storyteller, his stories about New...
Read MoreGerse was such a sweet character & a fantastic swimmer. It was my great honor to know Gerse & Pearl & their family when we all swam for the Freeport Wrecks Masters team. He was unforgettable & loved by all.
Kitty Kessler
July 30, 2025 | Friend
Gerson was one of a kind. A true friend, gentleman, raconteur and a fantastic swimmer. He swam in his last meet at the age of 100! He will always be remembered by all who knew and loved him, and into whose lives he brought a ray of sunshine. He was my much loved teammate on the Freeport Wrecks Masters swimming team.
Kitty Kessler
July 30, 2023 | Friend
Someone who was a huge part of our lives for so many years, Gerse will always be remembered with love.
Kitty & Mel Kessler
July 30, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Friend
Our hearts go out to the Sobel family on the loss of a truly amazing father, grandfather and great-grandfather. For those of us fortunate to have known and loved him, and swum with him on the Freeport Wrecks team, this is the end of an era. We will always remember this funny, gentle, so very sweet man. Gerse, you were, and always will be, part of our extended family, and we will always love you.
Kitty & Mel Kessler
August 12, 2014 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
my deepest sympathies to the family of Gerson Sobel, a real mensch, and I will forever keep him in my heart and soul. He was very kind, and extended his heart to me. This is a tragic loss. I will miss him forever
carl hecht
August 11, 2014 | Astoria, NY
Deepest sympathies to the Sobel family.
We kept up with Gerson's achievements through Cousin Hermia and our late Cousin Larry Hyamns.
I remember Pearl and Gerson from the Cousin Club Gatheringss
Lois Schwartz( Irene's Daughter) Zenkel
August 09, 2014 | CT
My deepest sympathy to the Sobel family on the loss of their beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Losing my dearest friend, Gerson, is the passing of an era. Nothing will be the same without our sweet, funny, unique, super athlete, Gerson. Thank you for our swim meets, trips with Pearl and Al, parties and wonderful memories. Gerson, you will always be in my heart.
Hedy Esposito
August 06, 2014 | Levittown, NY
My deepest sympathy to the Sobel family on the death of their beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. The loss of my dearest friend Gerson is the passing of an era. Nothing will be the same without our sweet, funny, unique, super athlete, Gerson. Thank you for our swim meets, trips with Pearl and Al, parties and wonderful memories. Gerson you will always be in my heart.
August 05, 2014
