Robert Pierson Rothman

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Robert Pierson Rothman, 77, passed away late Monday evening in Maplewood, NJ. Born on May 2, 1946 to Raymond and Arlene Pierson Rothman, he had been a life resident of Syracuse until moving to NJ a few years ago to be closer to family.

Rob was a practicing attorney in Syracuse for all of his professional career. He was a life long member of Temple Concord, and served as a Vice President of the board of directors of the Temple. He was a graduate of Penn State University, and Syracuse University School of Law.

He was a member, and past president of Syracuse Rotary. He was especially proud to have been a season ticket holder of Syracuse football and basketball from day one.

His family includes his wife Tovah of 51 years, their children, Rachel (Adam) Rothman Cohen, Aaron (Arian) Rothman and Sarah (Sam Schaffzin) Rothman; grandchildren Ellie, Avery, Eleanor, Solomon, Reuben, and Laynie; his brothers Mark and Mitchell; and his brother-in-law Samuel Guttenplan. He was pre-deceased by his sister Sandra Klein.

Funeral services will be Thursday at Temple Concord at 2PM. Friends of the family may visit with the family immediately prior to the service from 1 to 2PM at the Temple, 910 Madison Street. Burial will be in the Temple Concord section of Woodlawn Cemetery.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson's Research; . michaeljfox.org