Sanford “Sandy” Holstein

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Sanford “Sandy” Holstein, 93 died Saturday night at Menorah Park. Sandy was a life resident of Syracuse having grown up on Renwick Place in the 15th ward.

He was a life-time and active member of Temple Concord. His professional career began with Dey Bros. as the assistant display director, then as the display director at Flahs. Sandy was the owner of The Westcott Variety Store until retiring in 1992. Many customers remember visiting with him at the store while they shopped. He was always kind and appreciated their business. Working at the store didn’t leave much time for volunteering or other activities but he did make time to tend to his garden, raising his prized tomatoes. His jarred pickles were famous and a special treat to everyone he shared them with.

His family includes his wife Marlene of 71 years; their children Bruce (Youchi) Holstein, and Brenda (Bill Scheer) Kalette; grandchildren Zach (Danielle) Kalette, Josh (Natalie) Kalette, Arielle (fiancée Jeremy Schipper) Holstein; and Great granddaughter Leah Jade “LJ” Kalette.


Funeral Services will be at 11AM on Thursday, August 10 at Temple Concord. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service from 10-11AM at the Temple, 910 Madison Street. Burial will follow in Temple Concord’s section 63 of Woodlawn Cemetery.

Contributions in Sandy’s memory may be made to Temple Concord. Shiva will be observed at Bruce and Youchi’s home Thursday evening from 7-9 The service will be live streamed through zoom at Temple Concord:
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