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Gertrude Rothbard Obituary

ROTHBARD - Gertrude (nee Shenker) passed away on December 9th in Simpsonville, South Carolina. She was 95 years old. Gertrude spent most of her life in Brooklyn. Married Norman in 1942. She helped run Norman's Repair Center and raised her two daughters in Flatlands, Brooklyn. She lived on Staten Island for 14 years. Her final years were spent in Simpsonville. She leaves behind her daughter Mindy and son-in-law Steven Malecki in Simpsonville; and daughter Bonnie Mitchell in Oakland, California.

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 28, 2020.

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Anthony Calabro

December 29, 2020

My heart goes out to the Rothbard Family. I live in Huntington LI. N.Y. & saw the Death Notice in my local Paper(News Day) From the reading I can only Guess Ms Rothbard was married to The same Norman Rothbard that was my shop teacher at Thomas A Edison HS in Queens N.Y. I never forgot Mr Rothbard. Mr Rothbard left a lasting impression on me,I never forgot him. Mr. Rothbard was a great teacher. I did not know Ms Rothbard, but she must have been a wonderful Wife & Mother.
From what I read she was fun loving & outgoing. I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & your Family . Sincerely Anthony Calabro

Mary-Kay Reina

December 25, 2020

December 25, 2020
To Mindy, Steve and Bonnie,
You have my heartfelt sympathy on Gertie’s passing. We were close friends for many years having met at 41 Wellington in SI. She taught me, Doris and Diana how to play Canasta and the rest was history! She beat us all. We enjoyed a lot of fun times together including trips to NYC to see Broadway shows for which she organized tickets for about 30 of her friends. Gertie was always upbeat and a lot of fun to be with. I enjoyed many visits to Menorah Home for lunches with her many lovely friends. She is dearly missed.
Love you Gert. Sing with the Angels.
Mary-Kay

Doris and Joe Sanky

December 23, 2020

Gertie was an amazing neighbor and friend at 41 Wellington Court. We had lots of good times at our weekly Canasta and
Mah Jongg games, and Scrabble at the pool. She was so much fun to be with and we will always treasure these memories.
Our sincerest condolences and love to Mindy, Steve and Bonnie

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