With great sorrow, the family of Carol Sue Rosenblatt, née Charney, announce her passing. Carol was a tender-hearted woman of uncommon warmth, wisdom and kindness.
Carol was born on March 15, 1940 to Stan and Nellie Charney. Her formative years were in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn where she attended James Madison High School. She was a national poster girl for the Girl Scouts, and matching Carol’s inner beauty, was voted “Miss Madison” – best looking in her high school graduating class. Later, Carol graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in Theatre Arts.
In 1960, Carol married Donald Rosenblatt, son of Hyman and Lottie Rosenblatt, who would become her husband for over 62 years. Their love was legendary, infused with affection, enjoyment and humor, even until the very end. Their final loving gazes at one another testified to a profound and beautiful romance.
Carol and Don first lived in Kew Gardens, Queens, moved to Livingston, NJ in 1967, and finally resided in West Orange, NJ. They raised two children, Cathy (Beckman) (now of Randolph, NJ) and
Steven (now of New York, NY), in Livingston. Carol’s children were the apples of their mother’s eye, just as Cathy and Steven adored their mother.
In the 1970s, while raising her children, Carol co-wrote and directed “Family Circus” – a local play about the trials and tribulations of family, school and motherhood. Carol began working at Photography by Ernest and eventually started her own business, Picture This Video, which turned family photos into mini-movies. The videos were guaranteed to elicit both smiles and tears, and Carol always ensured that a box of tissues was at the ready.
In the next two decades, Carol traveled with her beloved husband across the globe including China, Japan, Israel, Russia, Turkey, Scandanavia, England, Ireland, Spain, the Caribbean and Mexico. In the 1990s, her first grandchildren, Carly and Matthew arrived and, in 2011, along came Alexander. To say she adored them all would be an understatement. Carol’s grandchildren were the source of unmitigated bliss – from them to her and from her to them. Carol’s love for them will reverberate through their lifetimes and beyond.
Carol long battled colitis and was recently diagnosed with leukemia; the latter progressed aggressively and unrelentingly. Through it all, Carol, amazingly, as she did throughout her life, focused on the needs of others. Carol remained an avatar of love, tenderness, sensitivity and compassion.
In addition to her husband, brother Howard, children, son-inlaw Ken and grandchildren and other family members, Carol leaves behind many dear and beautiful friends. She left this world at peace, without fear and with a deep sense of gratitude. Carol will always remain in the hearts of the many people who loved her.
