Sy Rosefelt

Seymour ‘Sy’ Rosefelt passed away in Longwood Florida on January 22, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Sy was born June 19, 1933, in Milwaukee WI, where he grew up and graduated from Washington High School. After serving his country in the Korean War, Sy married Shari Shapiro, the love of his life. Sy was a loving, generous husband to Shari and they shared 54 years together. Sy was also a giving father to his three children, Mitchell Rosefelt (Anne Eglash), Craig Rosefelt, and Cindy Rosefelt Brook (Saul Brook); and an entertaining grandfather to his two grandchildren, Becky Rosefelt and Maurice ‘Mo’ Rosefelt. Sy is survived by his sister, Gail Branovan as well as other wonderful friends and relatives. Sy is preceded in death by his mother, Florence Rosefelt; his father, Jack Rosefelt; and his grandson, Mo Rosefelt. Sy and Shari moved to Longwood, Florida in 1983. Sy had an inherent love for art, art history, and painting. He was self-educated in many techniques of painting and could serve as tour guide in any art museum. He was an avid photographer and water colorist. Sy operated a frame shop and art gallery in Altamonte Springs, Florida from 1984 to 1996. Sy was a prominent figure in the Orlando art community. He was an active member of the Central Florida Watercolor Society, and Central Florida Plein Air Artists. His artwork has been displayed in many prominent galleries including Orlando City Hall, University Club of Winter Park, and Steinway Piano Galleries. He taught painting at the Casselberry Art House for several years, where he inspired budding-artists with his humor, experience and expert-eye for color. Because of his unique artist’s eye, Sy developed a love of architecture and was often commissioned to paint house portraits around the greater Orlando area. He also enjoyed painting people involved in various activities as well as landscapes and other nature scenes. Sy will always be remembered for his quick, clever wit. He could make anyone smile and laugh within moments of meeting him. His kind spirit will be greatly missed by family and friends. A memorial service honoring Sy’s life will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 10 a.m. until noon at the DeGusipe Funeral Home located at 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751. The family would especially like to thank the physicians and nursing staff in the intensive care unit of South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, Florida. Their care and concern for Sy and his family’s comfort was exceptional. And for that, we will be forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sy’s memory to the Make A Wish Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Sy’s favorite charities.

Sy Rosefelt

June 19, 1933 - January 22, 2012