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Harold

(L.)

Rothstein

Obituary

Harold L. Rothstein, 92, of Boca Raton, FL and West Hartford, CT, died Sunday, November 30, 2014. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Alexander and Reba (Goldstein) Rothstein. He served in the US Army 169th Infantry as a combat soldier during World War II. After the war, he built one of the region’s major trucking and warehouse firms and became active as a real estate developer. Harold was a general contractor since the early 1960’s, founding Utility Development Corporation in 1967. He was most active in the rehabilitation of neighborhoods and providing quality, safe housing for low income families through federally funded programs, primarily using minority contractors. He was also the general partner in Park Associates and Greater Hartford Realty Corp. He established his reputation as a generous, humanitarian working with the then Greater Hartford Housing Development Fun. Harold was honored for his job training and his career development efforts by the University of Hartford which awarded him Honorary Alumnus Award for his community service and where he set up scholarship funds. He was also honored by the Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. in 2001, the Hartford Jewish Federation for his many contributions as well as being recognized in the Congressional Record, Library of Congress. Harold was a member of Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, CT, The Chabad House of Greater Hartford in West Hartford, CT, The Benet Rothstein Chabad Jewish Center East of The River in Glastonbury, CT and the Wadsworth Atheneum. In addition, he was a supportive and loving father and grandfather. He leaves his wife, Marilyn (Feinberg) Rothstein; his children, Dr. Cary S. Rothstein and his wife, Wendy Cole Rothstein, his daughter, Janice Rothstein of West Hartford, CT, his son, Benet Rothstein; his sister, Edna Kupper of Boynton Beach, FL; his grandchildren Aaron and Carley Rothstein and Eric and Daniel Rubenstein as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother David Rothstein. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2014 in the Sanctuary of Congregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119 with Rabbi Michael Pincus officiating. Interment will follow in the Beth Israel Cemetery, 27 Jackson Street, Avon, CT. The family will receive relatives and friends at their home in West Hartford immediately following the interment on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Benet Rothstein Child Services at Jewish Family Services or to University of Hartford Reba and Alexander Rothstein Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford, CT. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Harold, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Phylis Waltman

From alachua, fl

Posted On: December 6, 2014

I have so many memories of sitting with you all at the "dining room" table, Mr. Rothstein smoking a cigar! good times, and many other times with Janice and Benet, learning Spanish a la Marilyn. My love and sympathies go out to you
With shaom.

From: Marc Abrahms

From bloomfield, Ct

Posted On: December 2, 2014

Harold was a wonderful,gracious,generous friend to my family.He did many caring and sensitive things for three generations of my family.Harold will be deeply missed by all of us. Marc Abrahms

From: Adrienne Golden Silver

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: December 2, 2014

Janice -I remember your dad from when we were kids. My condolences to you and your lovely mom and brothers.

From: Bennett Miller

From Atlantis, FL

Posted On: December 2, 2014

Dear Marilyn - Sad to hear about Harold,s demise. I'll always think of Harold as one of the sweetest and generous to a fault persons, I knew. How can I forget how we cheered on Technology, the many holiday brunches at your house, but most of all Harold remaining kind and generous with his acceptance and love for me and others, that came from his core, his soul, - that was Harold. love, Bennett

From: Susan Adams

From Hartford, Ct

Posted On: December 3, 2014

To The Family And Friends of Mr. Rothstein, Out thought s and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May he rest in peace and may peace be with you. Sincerely, State Awning Co.,Inc

From: Joan haverson

From Covesville, Va

Posted On: December 3, 2014

Our sincere condolences to you all.
Love from Joan and alan

From: Monica Cocca

From Whitehall, PA

Posted On: December 3, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Rothstein family.
May your memories give you comfort.

Sincerely,
Monica Cocca

From: Maria & Janusz Hurczyn

From Bristol, Ct

Posted On: December 3, 2014

Although, we didn't have a privilege to meet Mr. Rothstein in person, the love, care and dedication of Janice, his daughter and our friend, to her father, made us feel like we knew him for a long time... May the memory of his love for his family, and all the great achievements of his life for the community keep him alive in our hears. Our Condolences to the family, and our love to Janice, how adored her father.

From: Richard M.Weinstein

From Avon, Ct

Posted On: December 3, 2014

I so enjoyed the time Harold & I spent together.
The stories of his childhood in Boston were priceless.
He will be remembered for all the good deeds he performed over his lifetime.

From: Joani Moiger

From new britain, CT

Posted On: December 4, 2014

I have so many fond memories of "uncle: Harold and "aunt" Marilyn while my dad was ill, after he passed away, all those years at Cliffside. My thoughts are with you.

Joani

From: Ann Marie Perrone

From Vernon, CT

Posted On: December 4, 2014

To Mr. Rothstein's family may your memories make this difficult time more tolerable. The memories I have of “Mr. R” are of a man who was generous and kind, willing to teach and always enjoyed seeing others succeed. Thank you “Mr. R” for your guidance, caring and generosity. The world is a little less bright without you in it.

From: Colleen Marchitto

From Columbia, CT

Posted On: December 4, 2014

I will miss mailing short messages to Mr Rothstein and telling him how thankful I am for his patience, generosity and wit. I will never forget the opportunities he gave to my family and I over the many years. Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and father.
Colleen Marchitto

From: Alan & Natalie Rothstein

From Brookline,, MA

Posted On: December 5, 2014

Marilyn and Family:
We are sorry to learn of Harold's passing. A fine man, a family man with many proud accomplishments. He will be missed.
You are in our thoughts.
Alan and Natalie

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