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SIDNEY VICTOR OPOTOWSKY, an owner of several businesses passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was 91.<\/p>\n
Opotowsky was a native New Orleanian, who grew up on Peniston Street in the Uptown area. He was a noted athlete and a track star at Alcee Fortier High School, winning the City championship in the 100-yard sprint. After graduating from Fortier, he attended Tulane University, where he became a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. <\/p>\n
During the Korean Conflict, Opotowsky served in the United States Army as a psychiatric social worker and was honorably discharged as a corporal. <\/p>\n
Following his service, he met and married the love of his life, Lillian (n\u00e9e Teller) and the two were married for 57 years.<\/p>\n
Opotowsky owned and operated Gulf South Framing Art Supply, Royal Paper and Box Company and in retirement also operated the 3L Trading Company.<\/p>\n
He was an avid tennis player and volunteered weekly as a docent at the World War II Museum. His steady hand, wry humor and kind heart will be missed and remembered always. <\/p>\n
In addition to his wife Lillian, he is survived by his two daughters Leann Opotowsky Moses (Ted) and Sadye Lynn Opotowsky Gutentag (Jimmy) and four grandchildren. <\/p>\n
Rabbi Daniel Sherman conducted funeral services at Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Avenue, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2019.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Temple Sinai, the National World War II Museum<\/a> or the charity of your choice.<\/p>\n