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Howard E. Rothman, of Largo, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 16 after a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 6, 1946, and grew up in Toledo, Ohio. Growing up, he was active in the B'nai Brith Youth Organization. Thereafter, he served on various committees of B'nai B'rith International, culminating in his service as a Senior Vice President on the Board of Governors. He stayed close with both his BBYO and B'nai B'rith friends for the rest of his life, attending reunions whenever he could.
After graduating from the University of Toledo, Howard received his law degree from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law in 1973. He was employed by the semiconductor division of Harris Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, where he practiced corporate law and managed international transactions. When the company relocated in 1978, Howard moved with his immediate family and his parents to Melbourne Florida where he continued working for Harris, and after a corporate reorganization, Intersil. During this time, he also owned and operated a Little Professor Book Center with his mother (Nita) and father (Myron). Following his retirement in 2006, he and his wife Susan moved to Largo Florida where he could spend more time with his daughter and grandchildren. Besides his family, Howard's greatest passion was playing bridge. He was a Life Master and both played and directed games several times a week around the Largo area.
Howard is survived by his loving wife, Susan, and his beloved daughters Elisa (Steven Hirschfield) and Rachel Rothman, sister Rose (Jeffrey Heintz) and brother Mark. He took enormous pride in, and doted on, his grandchildren Noah, Coby and Dakota and his many nieces and nephews, all of whom adored him.
Howard was one of God's noblemen and the patriarch of the Rothman family. He was a loving and conscientious husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and enjoyed nothing so much as spending time with family. He was a friend to everyone who knew him, and he will be missed by all of us.
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Alan Lessack
August 11, 2024
Our many connections programs meetings and trips wit B´nai B´rith. May his memory be forever a blessing.
Alan & Edina Lessack
Jim and Penny Martin
August 24, 2023
Dear Susan,
Our hearts are with you and your family as we too grieve the untimely loss of Howard. We will always be grateful for his (and your) support and dedication to Holy Land Stone Company as co-founders...the unwavering support and encouragement needed to launch and continue the company over 23 years.
He was a loyal friend and respected business associate who exemplified love of family, kindness, integrity, intellect, and tenacity in making the most of every day. He will be missed, but remembered as the blessing he was to us and to so many others.
With love,
Rebecca Saltzman
August 21, 2023
Dear Rothman family, I am saddened to hear of Howard´s passing. I´ve known him for many years now with my involvement in B´nai B´rith. I´ve sat off the board with him for just over a decade and appreciated his warm personality and encouraging sentiment. He was always supportive of the Young Professional Leadership Network and always stood behind my passions. It was a gift to have known him. My sincerest condolences from me and the entire Saltzman family.
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Tommy Baer
August 21, 2023
Dear Susan:
I was so saddened to learn of Howard's passing. Though we haven't kept in touch over the years, I regarded him as a good friend and dedicated Ben B'rith. I still have on my desk the pen set of Jerusalem stone he gave to me.
May his memory be a blessing and comfort to you and your family.
Tommy Baer
Steve Basch
August 19, 2023
Susie, I send my deepest condolences to you Alissa, Rachel and your family. I watched the lovely service yesterday and, while I've always thought highly of Howard and knew of his community service activites, I learned from the comments that he was a real mensch within the family. And that is what really counts in my book. I'll call you early in the week. All my love, Steve
Alan Lessack
August 19, 2023
Howard was a very special friend and fellow active volunteer for B´nai B´rith. May his memory be forever a blessing. Alan Lessack
Dennis Glick
August 18, 2023
During my many years in B´nai Brith I had the pleasure of working with Howard, he was someone I always admired and respected.
Howard Saperston, Jr.
August 18, 2023
Susan, I am so sorry. I remember the night you and Howard stayed at my parents' house and Mary and I had dinner with you.
My thoughts are with you.
Robert and Brenda Mastrosimone
August 17, 2023
Very sorry for your family's loss. We will always love .you and Howard.
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