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James Patrick "Pat" Rothstein

James Rothstein Obituary

James Patrick (Pat) Rothstein

On June 30, 2010, James Patrick Rothstein of Soho, New York passed away after a highly successful Wall Street career. Pat leaves behind his wife Marcela, his thirteen year old son Jack from his previous marriage to Kimberly Resnick, his brother John and sister Maryanne.

Friends may call on Thursday, 2-5pm and 7-9pm at the Greenwich Village Funeral Home, 199 Bleecker Street, New York, NY. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:30am at Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral, on the corner of Mott and Prince Streets.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 in Pat's memory would be appreciated.

For online condolences visit www.greenwichvillagefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jul. 7, 2010.

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81 Entries

Mary Anne

June 30, 2025

I feel you with me on occasion, today very strongly. After reading Mike Miller's message, I am reminded of your friendship and how close you two were. Those were happy times of sports in the front yard spilling out into the street, and sitting around the kitchen table with friends as close as family.

You are loved and missed.
Mary Anne

Michael Miller

June 29, 2025

Can.t believe how long you have been gone. I still think about you frequently. Please say hi to my mom(passed away july 2024) and my dad. Say hi to your parents for me . Always Mike Miller

Charles Greenberg

December 27, 2024

Kim I'm sorry

Michael Miller

October 3, 2024

Happy birthday Pat. MIKE

kathleen

October 2, 2024

73, I bet you would have been a most handsome 73.

Mary Anne

October 2, 2024

This would have been, "Happy 73rd birthday".
As you said when you were a young man, if you died young, you'd still have lived an incredible, full life.

Mary Anne

March 17, 2023

Cheers, Pat! Today is your feast day. I hope they have Jameson's on the other side.
Mary Anne

Mike Miller

October 3, 2021

Happy 70th Pat. Oslo

Mary Anne Rothstein

October 1, 2021

Pat, you would have been seventy, October 2. In fact, you were so fit and healthy, you really should have been. I remember you, your wit and wisdom, your mixed metaphors, and how you ever so slightly, chilled your favorite Cabernets, just the way I like them.

scott swanson

July 1, 2021

11 years---I can still see your smile--big football field in the sky, my friend. have spend a little time with Mackie and McSpoo in the last few years--BOTH of those nicknames, (as well as Swanvo) came from you---you were unique, talented, fun, and funny! Miss you bro-
Swan--(PIC is me and McSpoo at Malibu last year)

Maria

July 1, 2021

Never think about you without a smile on my face and in my heart.
One of a kind.
Xo

Mary Anne

June 30, 2021

It's hard to believe it's been eleven years.....

Mary Anne

October 1, 2020

Pat, today, October 2nd would have been your 69th birthday. Time flies. I have always loved you....I'm going to live life to the fullest, and toast you, brother, on your day. Peace, love and light. Mary Anne

JP Lycke

July 2, 2020

So Pat, here we go into our 10th July 4th weekend with out you here in MTK, hard to believe how fast it has gone ( I am now your age when you Passed ) The bones of your beautiful MTK are still the same, yet the new owner have made cosmetic changes the home still jumps with the joy of small children and Parties. So Dam sad you left so Young, and I as well miss your generous sharing of your time and wisdom!

Mary Anne Rothstein

July 1, 2020

Pat, if you're watching we who are sequestering, distancing and staying home from work, you know how much fun has gone out of our days. I miss you and wish we could talk real talk... you know, beyond this one sided stuff. When you left, I had a lot to say to you, and you had a lot to say to me. I liked it better when you weren't such a good listener.

Maria Amilowski

July 1, 2020

Pat
As I reread all these lovely and genuine posts it brings you back to life for me. How everyone who knew you captured the essence of who you are! I wish my sons could have met you to catch a glimpse of that infectious energy and charm. I remember our time at the Barcelona Olympics watching the dream team and the amazing Neil Young concert we went to. You were so fun to spend time with and never afraid to share your vulnerabilities too. The world needs your energy and authenticity more than ever. I cant believe it has been 10 years. I miss you deeply and hope to reunite one day to see that mischievous smile. You are always in my prayers. Xo

Kathleen Weinstein

June 30, 2020

Pat, 10 yrs, its lonely here without you for a lot of people. Mary Anne, if you read this and want to talk, my number is 415-713-5421. Have fun dancing with my mom in heaven❤

Mike Miller

June 28, 2020

Pat, 10 years since you left this world. Can't believe it has been that long. I have said this before but it still holds very true. You were a good friend growing up and are still in my thoughts. Mike M.

Mary Anne

October 1, 2019

Pat, you would have been 68 tomorrow, October 2. I'm remembering you, as always.

July 6, 2019

Pat, I wish we could share a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine...talk about our lives, from childhood, till now. We could laugh, and figure it all out...Mary Anne

scott swanson

July 1, 2019

hard worker, kind heart, great brother---miss you Rocky--Swanee

Mary Anne Rothstein

October 2, 2015

Pat, you would have been 64 today. I remember you saying, "When I grow up I'm going to be just like J.P. Morgan!". We were really young then, and I said, "Who's J.P. Morgan?", and you wondered how could I not know! You were a character and so bright. You were also very focused and disciplined from a very young age, full of wit and mischief, too. Of course, you will not be canonized! I am reflecting on your innate strengths, and those acquired through hard work and continuous, focused effort. You were the kind who talked less and did more. We were polar opposites, but that did not keep me from recognizing your strengths, and admiring them. You were the worldly one; I the artistic one, yet still brother and sister, no matter what. I will always miss you. Love.

July 4, 2015

HAPPY 4TH PAT!!!!
Boy did we enjoy this day at your home in Montauk. Hope that you are having a good time ours here is a little less so without you.
JP

July 2, 2015

Can't believe it has been 5 years since you left all who knew you. We had a great time as kids. I still remember the baseball sessions in front of your house in La Mirada. Just wanted to let you know I wish we could have stayed in closer touch. Hope to see you again in the future. OSLO

Scott Brett

July 1, 2015

Miss you so much Rocky. Happy Birthday.
Scott Brett

Mary Anne Rothstein

June 30, 2015

It's been 5 years since you left us. I have many memories from early childhood , mostly my tying your shoes before you went to First grade, and waiting for you to come home and tell me all that you learned. Also, the haircut you gave me which led to a hospital visit and a scar on my right ear. So glad you went into finance and not hair dressing. I also think of that Coltrane album that vanished from my collection. I'm pretty sure I know where it went. You showed excellent taste when you "lifted" that one and apparently you insisted that others enjoy it with you. Now, when listening to My Favorite Things I believe you're with me listening too. Blessings. Peace. Till we meet again.

June 14, 2015

We're coming up upon your anniversary once again, and you still have the world saying kind words about you. We miss you and love you still! Your Jack is about to be 18. My Jack is 17 1/2. I wish I knew where that picture wound up of the 3 of you at dinner!
xxkathleen

October 4, 2014

Pat, I am on the deck of the Beautiful Home you spent so much time on designing and building here in Montauk, that a tear has come to my eye! You where the First to bring a "Real" West coast feel to Montauk, and did it so well :-)
so Totally missed
BTW the Bass are running on the south side
JP

Mary Anne Rothstein

October 3, 2014

Thought about you on your birthday. Wish things were different. Blessings. Peace. Love.

October 2, 2014

Happy Birthday Pat. Think about a lot. OSLO

October 1, 2014

Happy birthday!

Tim Seymour

July 3, 2014

Pat - my brother, my friend, my supporter...I miss you and wish you were still with us, but know you are looking over us.

Kathleen Weinstein

July 2, 2014

I hope you hear us talk to you and about you. It's always with a laugh or a smile. We miss you. Love the Weinsteins

Mike Miller

June 28, 2014

Pat, Only found out last year about your passing. Can't believe you went so young. Wish we had kept in contact more during our lives. You were a good friend while we were growing up. I still remember our baseball games in front of your house. I hope you are in a good place. Say hi to my dad.

Mary Anne Rothstein

June 26, 2014

I still feel sad how you went so young.I never thought you'd go first! Your life was filled with experience. You always said it wasn't good to talk about what we were going to do;it wastes energy. The results will speak for themselves. Your life was filled with action and results. It is almost four years now. I hope you are in peace. Blessings.

June 9, 2014

Over time, things move on but I will always love you and miss the good times.

June 5, 2014

So sad. I was shocked to hear. Still am. M

Alison James

February 6, 2014

I think this is the same Pat I used to hang out with a Harry's at Hanover Sq. back in the early 80's. In his early days he had a trial with the LA Dodgers, and was by then a T-Bill trader and lived on 5th Ave. So sad and shocked to see the news. When one of the obituaries said "he was the nicest guy" I knew it had to be the same one. He encouraged me at work and was always happy to get a phone call from me. Thank you Pat, rest in peace.

June 8, 2013

Just found out about your death. You were a good friend growing up with. Sorry you went so young. Mike Miller

Pat on left side, singing at Woody Walker's Wedding-June 18, 1977

Brian Hughes

February 8, 2013

Elizabeth Arnold

January 13, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends.

Jill Clark-Ormiston

October 5, 2012

My dear sweet Pat,
I sent you out birthday wishes on your birthday but it didn't seem to go through To your book. Like I've always said, not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you and love you. Happy birthday darlin. Love you forever. Jill and family

October 5, 2012

Happy birthday darling.

John Rothstein

October 2, 2012

Happy Birthday Pat. No one could ask for a better brother. Love, Johnny.

Jillian Ormiston

July 23, 2012

My sweet Pat,
I still think of you everyday and miss you so much. I recently went through some old photos and found a photo of you sitting in the Rockaway house holding Jackie boy in one arm and your new born nephew William in the other. I cried because of how much I miss you but then started to laugh because you were holding my little William like he was a football. That was so you. I now have it on my desk to remember those days and look at your beautiful face everyday even though you are remembered in our home always. I will post the photo as soon as I can for all to enjoy. This was 12 years ago. Your little guy is taller than me now and your 5 yr. old nephew John Patrick will be starting his first year as a Mini Mite Football player next week. Watch over him for me and I hope he plays as good as you were. You would be so proud of my boys. We all miss and love you.
Always Jill

James Ramsden

March 14, 2012

Pat,
You were terrific to me and Kath - catching up with us in NY as we travelled through, helping with advice for a young grad and showing us how to live.
We'll remember you always,
James Ramsden and Kath Grey

Scott Swanson

December 25, 2011

Dear Rocky:
Just felt a strong desire to connect with you in the last couple months, and found out the sad news that you were no longer with us from Jack B. I will never forget the SAE days, will never forget that you were the first guy who grabbed me after I intercepted that pass against USC, (you were also the one who encouraged me to walk-on--that was your way, always wanting everyone to push for their best). I am so sorry that I lost touch with you over the last few years--our times on Wall St. together were some of my fondest memories. I am certain that you are directing a lot of activity in the great trading room in the sky.
Peace, my friend, you will be remembered fondly always
Swannee

The Ormistons

December 24, 2011

Our Sweet Pat,
We miss you so much. All our love.
always, Jill, John, William, John Patrick 2nd xoxoxo

Jillian Clark-Ormiston

December 24, 2011

My sweet Pat,
I don't think a day goes by still that I do not miss you or think of you in some way. Today is Christmas eve and I miss you and one other that I loved so much that are not here with me today and would give anything to have you both back for just a moment if I could. Just to say how much I loved you both. I will remember you on Christmas and forever. I love you always, Jill

Scott Brett

December 15, 2011

Dear Rocky,

I miss you more than you know. You were my Best Man at my wedding on September 14, 1974, in Los Angeles. John Sinclair and Craig Anderson were there with you at St. Basil's Catholic Church on Wilshire Boulevard. I will never forget our amazing times together, especially our trip to Pacific Beach in San Diego in the summer of 1972 while we worked at the liquor store in Hollywood. I learned so much about life from you. I will forever have a hole in my heart over the loss of your kindness, understanding, and incredible personality.

May God Bless You for ever and ever.

Your dear friend,
Scott Brett
(310) 403-1983

December 12, 2011

I will always Love You.

John Rothstein

February 23, 2011

Hey Pat,

It's Johnny, the market is getting beat up a bit. I bought the SDS and the QID a bit too early, but I know I am right on this one. I miss talking about the market with you and other things. No one could possibly know the hole left in my life without you, my big brother in my life.

Love,
Johnny

jp lycke

February 10, 2011

Pat,
you are so missed in Montauk
would of thought you where born here the way you loved it and fit in with all the (Locals :-)
truly miss our talks and afternoon coffees
MTK-John

Jillian Clark-Ormiston

November 16, 2010

Pat it seems like yesterday when I saw you last and still everyday look at your picture and hope to God that you are watching over all of us. We really need it in this place.. My Sweet Angel... I miss and Love you always..Your sister in Law.... Jill

Kathleen Weinstein

November 14, 2010

I feel like a like in my heart just went dark. I carried you with me every day, though memories and stories and moments of joy. I cannot imagine a world without you. I will miss you, as will the other jack.
Love, Kathleen Weinstein and Jack

Laura Donelan

August 6, 2010

Dear Pat, Always fun, always laughs, always a gentleman. You will be missed, Sir Patrick! Love Laura

Michele Angerosi

August 2, 2010

i say hi every day,you where a good man, never to forget.
we'll see each other some other times.
I always loved to make good food for you.
Rest
lots love
God be with you...

July 26, 2010

Dear Rocky,

I am so saddened to learn of your passing. We go back 38 years to our UCLA days. We met when I recommended you for a job at Consumer's Liquot store in Hollywood, California. I was a clerk, and you started as a delivery boy. We had so much fun! Wow, that was so long ago. We both graduated UCLA. You went on to USC for your MBA, and I went into the banking business in downtown LA. I recall when you came to visit me there at UCB while you worked at Security Pacific Bank as a junior bond trader. I think that was in 1976. You were my Best Man at my September 1974 wedding. Our group consisted of yourself, Craig Anderson, and John Sinclair. I haven't been successful in finding Craig or John. Perhaps, someone reading this tribute will contact me to direct me to them. Your loss has affected me deeply. I can't believe you're gone. I know that you're now in a better place, and I know we'll see each other again some day. You were a wonderful friend, a great guy. I will always miss you, Rocky.

Most sincerely,
Scott Brett
Encino, California
[email protected]

John

July 25, 2010

God Bless My Friend...May Peace be With You Always

July 25, 2010

Pat,

You have left a huge empty space in this world but brought all your love to another place where I know you will always watch over the ones that love you and still remain. We will all miss you and see you waiting on the other side to welcome us home. God Bless You

From us all

Jill Clark-Ormiston

July 25, 2010

My sweet Pat,

I cannot begin to say how much I miss You. It has been quite a few sad days for me since you left us, But I will never forget all the wonderful times we had in Soho and Montauk. I will never forget the last time I saw you and the words you gave me that literally saved my life from my downward spiral. I thank God for that. You were tough on me but said never give up the fight and I didnt. My favorite memory is all the great music you "forced me" to listen to which now I love. Especially you're fav. song by "John Coltrane" My favorite things" I will think of you everytime I hear it, which now is everyday. And the greatest was no matter how early it was at the Montauk house or who was still sleeping, You Blasted it and that was awesome. I miss you terribly and I am still hurting. I hope you meet with my Dad in heaven as he left us on friday. I will never forget your love and support, or you forever. You will Always be my Brother-In-Law, I Love You Pat.

Always,
Jill

John Patrick Ormiston

July 25, 2010

Dear Uncle Pat,

Im sorry I wont have you to watch me grow up. I know If I had the chance that I would have loved you so much.my Mommy and Daddy did.

Love your Nephew,
John Patrick 2nd

John Rothstein

July 15, 2010

Hey Pat,

I will see you on the other side. I am still shocked and missing you.

Your Brother,
John Rothstein

Bob Allison

July 13, 2010

Phi Alpha, bro. We'll meet again in Chapter Eternal.

July 13, 2010

Dearest Pat,
I will never forget you. We had our fun times and no one made me laugh like you. I only wish I saw you one more time before your candle went out.
God bless you and rest in peace.
Love,
Maria

Janine Nelson

July 9, 2010

Pat, it's been wonderful knowing you for all these years. My favorite people are from St. Paul and you rank high. Till we meet again, God bless you my friend. You will be missed.

Rosemary Norton

July 9, 2010

Pat - we had such a good time at the ball game so many years ago and seeing just a few years ago. My prayers are with you.......Cousin Rosie

July 9, 2010

Pat: It's been sometime since those special years at St. Paul H.S. We were classmates as well as baseball teammates. Keep a cold, frothy one handy for when we meet again.
Okole Maluna
Gary Arneson
SPHS Class of '69

Colleen Redmond

July 8, 2010

I knew Pat many, many years ago while attending St. Paul High School in So. California. Our motto was "Go Swordsmen!" I am saddened to hear of his passing and my prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends. May God bless you and hold you in His hands. Dia leat.

ross anderson

July 8, 2010

Pat, in spite of the fact that i had the misfortune to go to Stanford you never held it against me. I will miss your kindness and spirit and hope that you have found some peace. You left a lot of friends behind, neighbor.

July 8, 2010

Pat, I will always remember you as the strong, charismatic, and loving man that I met 25 years ago. You helped me grow both in my career and in my personal life. I can't believe that you are gone! I wish I knew that when I saw you last, it would be the last time. I would have told you that I always loved you and how much I appreciated all that you did for me.
-Elyse Slaine

The Ormiston family

July 8, 2010

An Irish Prayer For Pat

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rains fall soft upon your fields

May green be the grass you walk on
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you
May true be the hearts that LOVE YOU.

And until we meet again,
May God hold you
in the palm of his hand
Amen

July 8, 2010

Dear Cousin Pat, you were such a caring and loving person with such a great sense of humor. You will be missed. RIP.
Pam and Hyman Lee
Valencia, CA.

Jillian Ormiston

July 8, 2010

My heart is broken, for you will truly be missed by everyone but especially your family. You gave me a beautiful nephew, "Jackie boy" and I thank you for that. I will treasure all the wonderful memories that my husband John and I had with you forever. I wish that you had a chance to meet your other nephew John Patrick the 2nd. You would have loved him so much as you did with William the first time you held him in those big loving arms of yours. I will miss you always love. Thank you for being a part of my life. May God keep you in his loving arms now.

July 8, 2010

To Pat's Family, my sincere condolences. This makes me very sad. And to you, Rock--thanks for all the good times and close friendship we shared at UCLA and the SAE house...All-nighters cramming for finals, Paddy Murphy, playing together on the ALL-U championship IM football team, letting off steam in Westwood...the list goes on and on. See you again some day. Love ya, Man. Kelly McSpadden (UCLA '72, Malibu, CA)

July 7, 2010

Rocky, You were so loved by all of us who knew you at UCLA. RIP. Susan Emerson

Barb Miles

July 7, 2010

To the Rothsteins:

I'm so sad about Pat and my heart goes out to all of you.
I'll always remember how Pat took my sister, Sheila, and I to see all the tourist sites in LA including Marilyn Monroe's crypt. A lovely man and a wonderful cousin who will be sorely missed.

Rita Davis-Agnew

July 7, 2010

From the moment I met you in Montauk I knew there was a reason you stepped into our family's life. Simply put, you were one of the nicest and most generous people I had ever met. I will keep the memories close to my heart as will everyone else who had the profound privilege of knowing you. God Spped to you Pat.

Marcel Viens - SP '69

July 7, 2010

Pat - you were truly the Spirit of our Class of 1969! St. Paul H.S. and all of us whose lives you touched are better for having known you and honored that you called us friend. There's a good reason you'll be missed by so many folks... you were never afraid to positively impact the lives of others. May Jack, your family and friends find peace in the days ahead. May they come to treasure wonderful memories as a gift you leave behind. May your soul rest in peace my dear friend.

Georgia West

July 7, 2010

Rocky, you were so loved by many. I am so blessed to have called you friend for almost 30 years. You had a heart the size of New York and went about your days absorbing the pain and joy of those around you. Thank you for all the love and for making us all special in your life. You will be missed, and so lovingly remembered.

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