SID SCHWARTZMAN

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SID SCHWARTZMAN

We lost our dear father and grandfather on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Sid passed away peacefully, with his daughter by his side. Born on July 31, 1930, in Winnipeg, Sid was the son of Luis and Anne Schwartzman and brother to Herb Schwartzman. Sid lived a long and fulfilling life, devoted to his family, friends, and community.

He leaves to mourn, his children, Lisa (Joel) and Neil (Gina), and grandsons, Noah and Eli, plus his many friends.

Sid was blessed with an outgoing personality, and he exuded spirit, humour, loyalty, and honesty. Sid had a great passion for delicatessens. He loved a corned beef sandwich, party sandwiches, a butter tart, and a “nice fruit cup.” He was the first to take you to a hole in the wall for a great burger or hot dog. Then top it all off with an ice cream cone from McDonalds.

Sid graduated from St. John’s High School and subsequently started a career in sales. Sid spent 30 years as a sales manager for Richlu Manufacturing. Sid loved working and was very lucky to find meaning and purpose there. Sid retired at the age of 87 which was a difficult but reasonable choice.

It was through his career in sales that he met Marsha. After a short courtship, they fell in love and married. They greatly enjoyed their lives together and spent their time going to the theatre, symphony, travelling, and spending time with their many wonderful friends. They were married for 50 years.

Sid will be dearly missed, but his legacy of love, kindness, and humour will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marsha Schwartzman Endowment Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.

A funeral will be held graveside at Sharrey Zedek Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 22.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2024